| Manufacture Dates |
1942
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
175 |
| Weight |
12
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
5
|
| M.G's small |
-
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
6.49
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.77
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.92
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
19
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
6
(mph) |
| Range Road |
-
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
-
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
-
|
| Horse Power |
-
|
| Power/Weight |
-
(HP/tonne) |
|
The Carrier AEC 6pdr Gun Mk I (Deacon)also known as Deacon was a self propelled anti tank vehicle , 175 of which were used by the british between 1942 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 5 and was 2.77 metres wide, 6.49 metres long, 2.92 metres high and weighed 12 tonnes.
Powered by a hp petrol engine the Carrier AEC 6pdr Gun Mk I (Deacon) was capable of a road speed of 19mph and a cross country speed of 6mph.
Based on the sp gun chassis, the vehicle was armed with a Ordnance Q.F. 6pdr 7cwt MKII MKIV with a muzzle velocity of 900m/sec which was capable of penetrating 75mm of armour at 800metres |
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