| GENERAL DATA |
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| | M56 |
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| Alternative Designations | Scorpion, Self-Propelled Anti-Tank (SPAT) |
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| Country of Origin | USA |
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| Role | Anti-tank vehicle |
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| Date Of Introduction | 1953 |
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| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
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| Combat Weight | 7.88 tons (7.14 mt) |
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| Ground Pressure | 4.25 psi (0.3 kg/cm²) |
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| Length, Overall |
19.17 ft (5.84 m) |
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| Length, Hull |
14.95 ft (4.56 m) |
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| Width, Overall |
8.45 ft (2.58 m) |
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| Height, Overall |
6.5 ft (1.98 m) |
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| PERFORMANCE |
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| | M56 |
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| Engine | Continental AOI-402-5 200 hp (149 kw) 6 cylinder, fuel-injected, air cooled gasoline |
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| Transmission | CD-150-4 cross-drive torque converter. 2 speed forward, 1 speed reverse. |
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| Range | 140 miles (225 km) |
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| Fuel Capacity | 55 gal (208 l) gasoline |
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| Road Speed | 28 mph (45 km/h) |
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| Cross Country Speed | ? |
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| Swim Speed | N/A |
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| Fording Depth | 3.5 ft (1.07 m). 5.0 ft (1.52 m) with kit. |
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| Grade | 60% |
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| Trench Crossing | 4.0 ft (1.22 m) |
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| Vertical Wall Climb | 2.5 ft (0.76 m) |
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| PROTECTION |
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| | M56 |
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| Armor | N/A (gun shield for driver) |
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| Applique Armor | N/A |
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| Explosive Reactive Armor | N/A |
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| Active Protective System | N/A |
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| NBC Protection System | N/A |
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| Smoke Equipment | N/A |
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| ARMAMENT |
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| M56 |
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| Type |
Mount |
Typical Ammo Load |
| 90mm M54 gun |
M88 mount; manual loading |
29 |
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| FIRE CONTROL |
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| | M56 |
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| Fire Control System | T186 Telescope sight |
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| Main Gun Stabilization | N/A |
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| Rangefinder | N/A |
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| Infrared Searchlight | N/A |
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