M29 Weasel

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M29 Weasel

M29 Weasel, D-Day Re-enactment, Conneaut, Ohio.

M29 Weasel
General characteristics
Crew 4
Length 10 feet
Width 5 feet
Height  ?
Weight 3800 pounds dry
Armour and armament
Armour none
Main armament .30 Cal BMG
Secondary armament  ?
Mobility
Power plant Studebaker Model 6-170 Champion
70 hp (48 kW)
Suspension Tracked
Road speed 36
Power/weight
Range 265

The M29 Weasel was a World War II tracked vehicle, built by Studebaker, designed specifically for operation in snow.

When AutoWeek magazine tested a Weasel in 2006, they noted that it was immediately recognizable as a military vehicle, due to the compartment above the engine and transmission designed to hold TNT and a detonator for self-destruct purposes.

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[edit] Photos

[edit] Original WWII Specifications

[edit] General Data

Crew: 4
Weight (fighting): (lb) 4,451
Shipping dimensions: Uncrated; (cu ft) 340; (sq ft) 57.7
Ground clearance: (in.) 11
ground pressure: 1.9
Pintle height (loaded): (in.) 27 1/8
Electrical system: (volts) 12
Capacities: Fuel 72, octane gasoline (gal) 35
Cooling system (qt) 12 3/4
Crankcase (refill) (qt) 5
Brakes: Mechanical - external contracting in differential
Transmission: Speeds: 3
Transfer case: Speeds: 2
Communication: Type radio

[edit] Performance

Maximum gradability: (percent) 100
Turning radius: (ft) 12
Fording depth: Will Float
Maximum width of ditch vehicle will cross: (in.) 36
Maximum vertical obstacle vehicle will climb: (in.) 24
Fuel consumption, average conditions: (miles per gal) 5
Cruising range, average conditions: (miles) 165
Maximum allowable speed: (mph) 36
Maximum allowable towed load: (lb) 3,800

[edit] Engine

Manufacturer: Studebaker Model 6-170 Champion
Type: L-head, 4 cycle Number of cylinders: 6
Displacement: (cu in.) 169.6
Governed speed: Not governed
Brake horsepower: at (rpm) 3600 70
Ignition type: Distributor



[edit] Notes

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
  • Philip R. Kern. "The Studebaker M29 Weasel". Military Vehicles Magazine Volume 1, 2 & 3. 
  • (1985) "Studebaker M29 Weasel". ISO Military Vehicle Series. 
  • Richard Quinn. "Studebaker Goes To War". "Turning Wheels" - magazine of the Studebaker Drivers Club. 



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