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Four Generations of Self-Propelled Tank Destroyers
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M10 with 3" Gun 3in GMC M10 - Over 6000 were built in the USA. The British version was called the Wolverine. The basis was the M2A3/4 tank chasis. The hull was sloped and the turrent was partially counter-balanced. The M7 gun had a flat trajectory and was extremely accurate. This exceptional fighting vechicle saw action throughout the ETO.
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| M36B 90mm GMC M36 - This AFV was developed to stop the German Panther and Tiger tanks at long range. Basically it was a beefed-up M10 with a new turrent and more powerful gun. The "Slugger" was first used in late 1944 in NW Europe, it notched up impressive scores. Only about 1500 of these were built. M36's were also used in Korea. |
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| M18 76mm GMC M18 - Many students of armor consider the "Hellcat" to be one of the finest AFV's developed during WWII. With an exceptional power-to-weight ratio it was extremely fast and manuverable. It was the 1st USA armor to use the torsion bar suspension with road wheels. Production started in 1943 and 2500 were built. |
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| M3 75mm GMC M3 - The half track was originally built as a Personnel Carrier. Among the many modifications was our own 1st Destroyer, which also became our insignia. Fitted with the American version of the old French 75 gun it was sent to the Phillipines in 1941 and was first used by the TD's in Tunisia. |
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This high velocity anti-tank gun
was mounted on a split trailed carnage (modified from the 105 howitzer), with a
sloped armor shield. Weighing in a 5,850 lb. The 3” gun required careful
coordination and teamwork to operate |
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