- SOMUA MCG
Infobox Weapon
name=SOMUA MCG
caption=MCG5 on display atMusée des Blindés
origin=FRA
type=Artillery tractor , armor recovery vehicle
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length=5.30
width=2.17
height=2.85
weight=6.8
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speed=31
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payload_capacity=1500 kg
armour=none
engine=4-cylinder, petrol, 4712 cc
engine_power=60 hp
pw_ratio=
crew=2 + 8 passengersThe SOMUA MCG was an
artillery tractor and recovery vehicle of the French forces duringWorld War II . It was used to tow medium artillery pieces such as the 155 mm mle 1917 howitzer and the 105 mm mle 1936 field gun, as well as their specific ammunition trailers.References
* Vauvillier, F. & Touraine, J.-M. "L'automobile sous l'uniforme 1939-40", Massin, 1992, ISBN 2-7072-0197-9
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