Achilles IIC

17pdr SP Achilles IIC

Modification of
M10
Producers
United Kingdom
Changes
British conversion of the 3in SPM M10 Mk II with 'duck bill' turret counterweights, which balanced the 17-pdr better; most of the conversions.
Crew
5
Weight
29,600 kg
Length
5,970 mm
Width
3,050 mm
Height
2,570 mm
Engine power
375 hp
Road speed
51 km/h
Off-road speed
32 km/h
Armament
Ordnance QF 17-pounder, Browning M2

Service

≈ Jul 1944 – May 1945
≈ Aug 1944 – May 1945
≈ Apr 1945 – May 1945

Armor

FrontSideRearTopBottom
Hull38 mm at 55°25 mm25 mm19 mm13 mm
Superstructure—19 mm at 38°19 mm at 38°——
Turret57 mm at 45°25 mm at 15°25 mm19 mm—