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This M36 was created on a late-production M10A1 3" GMC hull, since the auxiliary armor bosses have been omitted from the rear hull. The large 90mm gun and muzzle brake are imposing, and indicate the power of these tank destroyers. The large turret bustle/ready rack is visible from this view, as is the .50cal machine gun mount rising from the open-topped turret. Track grousers are stowed on the hull sides of this vehicle. (Picture courtesy Armor Foto.)
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This vehicle was also based on a late-production hull. The drivers' periscopes in their open hatch doors can be seen. The vehicle's siren is placed just outboard of the left-hand headlight group.
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The semi-circular gun shield helps differentiate this vehicle from the M10, as the M10's gun shield was more pyramidal.
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The large turret bustle helped to counterbalance the heavy 90mm gun as well as provide an ammunition stowage space. Placement of the .50cal machine gun mount can also be seen.
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The exhaust deflector associated with the Ford GAA engine is present on this vehicle. The 90mm gun travel lock is raised, and an antenna mount is visible on the back of the turret bustle.
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The wide air intake grilles were a hallmark of the GAA engine. The filler cap in the foreground was for the left rear fuel tank, and the one between the turret and the air intake grilles was for the cooling system.
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The interior of the turret is shown here. A tripod for the .50cal machine gun is stowed above the gun shield, and a fire extinguisher is mounted on the turret front wall. The loader sat to the left of the gun, while the other two turret crew were positioned to is right. (Picture from TM 9-374 90-mm Gun M3 Mounted in Combat Vehicles.)
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A closer view of the gunner's position is shown in this image. (Picture from TM 9-374 90-mm Gun M3 Mounted in Combat Vehicles.)
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