Christopher F. Foss: The Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles: The Comprehensive Guide to over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles from 1915 to the Present DayWorld War Photos 2013-2020, contact: info(at)worldwarphotos.infohull: 38 – 50 – 108 mm front,  19 – 25,4 mm sides, 19 mm  rear, 19,1 – 9,5 mm top, 12,7 mm  bottom turret: sides : 31,8 mm, rear: 44,5 – 127 mm, top: 9,5 – 25,4 mm We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Despite the fact that most of the tank destroyers of the era used guns that were fixed to the hull, the American series all included a turret, which provided more options in battle but also gave a higher silhouette, making them easier to spot.The M36 was based on an older design designated the M10 Gun Motor Carriage, whose chassis and drivetrain were developed from the legendary Sherman.Fitted with a 90 mm M3 gun, it was one of the most powerfull American tank destroyers of the war, powerfull enough to serve in several other post-WWII conflicts and stay in active service well into the late 20th century.Although speed was regarded to be the advantage of American tank destroyers, the M36 was still too heavy to achieve the incredible velocity of its little brother, the M18 Hellcat.It first saw action in October 1944, in Europe, where it quickly earned the sympathies of its crewmen, as it was one of the few Allied tanks capable of knocking down enemy heavy armor from a great distance.However, the massive firepower of the 90 mm gun had its disadvantages. When encountering German heavy armor, the Americans liked to rely on speed, manoeuvrability and most of all firepower. Discover (and save!) 'B' Company left Sourbrodt at 08.00 hours, 20 Dec., and arrived that afternoon at Werbomont where it met guides from 82nd A/B Div. M36 Jackson in the streets of Metz November 21 1944 M36 702nd Tank Destroyer Battalion Roer River 1944 The 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage, M36, was an American tank destroyer used during World War II. Ford GAA 6046, 331 kW at 2600 rpm,  8 cylinder, water-cooled,Fisher Tank Arsenal, Massey Harris Co. , ALCO, Montreal Locomotive WorksThis website uses cookies to improve your experience. Jun 16, 2018 - When encountering German heavy armor, the Americans liked to rely on speed, manoeuvrability and most of all firepower. The M36 Jackson is an upgrade from the Wolverine in every way; from thicker armor, a better 90mm gun, and quicker turret rotation speed, the Jackson was the last of the tank destroyer class of American armed forces in World War II. Dec 16, 2014 - [ATTACH] American ski troops in the Vosgi Mountains of France. Aug 9, 2020 - Explore Gregg Mcguinness's board "Tank fury" on Pinterest. This doctrine enabled them to apply effective safe-distance ambushes and a number of hit-and-run tactics, while strictly prohibiting chasing or charging the enemy tanks.The Tank Destroyer Force was tasked in fulfilling the mission of countering the German Blitzkrieg tactics, and for this purpose, an array of armored fighting vehicles were designed ― varying in gun caliber, armor, and speed.M36 Jackson was among the heavier designs that fell into the tank destroyer category, and its combat history tells a tale of a successful blend of firepower and maneuverability which helped bring the dreadful panzer units of the Nazi Armada to defeat. The 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage, M36 often refered to by its nicknames Jackson or Slugger, was an American Tank Destroyer first deployed in 1944 to counter the heavy tanks being field by nazi-Germany at the time. May 23, 2017 - M36 Jackson in the streets of Metz November 21 1944 Pic 1 of 2.The M36 Jackson was the last dedicated American tank hunter of the war. When encountering German heavy armor, the Americans liked to rely on speed, manoeuvrability and most of all firepower. March 23 1943. https://www.facebook.com/jecinci/T69 medium tank prototype showing its unusual hinged turret roof.The American crew of this M36 90mm Tank Destroyer (90 mm Gun Motor Carriage) are seen here rolling up a Swastika flag they had found in the German town of Bitburg. M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer in 33 Images When encountering German heavy armor, the Americans liked to rely on speed, manoeuvrability and most of all firepower. The 90-mm Gun Motor Carriage M36 (or the M36, nicknamed the Jackson) is a rank IV American tank destroyer with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB/RB/SB).

The US tank doctrine was built around the weak gunned Sherman tanks being supported by tank destroyers such as the M10, but as the war progressed the Germans introduced heavy tanks such as … Luckily, a double-baffle muzzle brake was installed in November 1944, to all available units.Two extraordinary kills were documented during its first year of service ― the first was done by Corporal Anthony Pinto, who destroyed a Panther tank from a distance of 4,200 yards and the second was credited to Lt. Alfred Rose, who also scored a kill against a Panther from an incredible distance of 4,600 yards, which was also the maximum range of his telescopic sight. Crewmen complained about its massive muzzle blast obscuring their vision and reducing the rate of fire during the first month of combat. See more ideas about Tanks military, Ww2 tanks, Armored vehicles. The M36 Jackson was the last dedicated American tank hunter of the war. This doctrine enabled them to apply effective safe-distance ambushes and a number of hit-and-run tactics, while strictly prohibiting chasing or charging the enemy tanks. After the early, soon obsolete M10 Wolverine and the superfast M18 Hellcat, the US Army needed a more powerful gun and better armored vehicle to hunt down the latest developments in German tanks, including the Panther and Tigers. The M36 is a nice upgrade to the M18 GMC, owning a more powerful gun in the form of the 90 mm M3. your own Pins on Pinterest This captured US M4A3 was engaged by M36 tank destroyers of 645TD BTN. See more ideas about Tank destroyer, American tank, Wwii. Ceci avait toutefois été prévu et, dès septembre 1942, les ingénieurs américains avaient commenc… Jan 18, 2018 - Explore mark_duncan0597's board "Armor" on Pinterest. Dec 24, 2018 - Explore Peeteekayy's photos on Flickr. See more ideas about M10 tank destroyer, Tank destroyer, American tank. It was knocked out in the early afternoon. See more ideas about Tank fury, Fury, Sherman tank.