Re: tiger tanks

From: Terry & Carolyn Welshans (welshans2@comcast.net)
Date: Fri Jan 06 2006 - 18:08:50 PST

Our M29C Weasel weighs in at 5210#, measured on a drive-on scale at a
tractor pull.

The TM9-772 (5JULY44) that I have says it should weigh in at 5277#, so I
must be missing some parts. {grin}

It also says that each track is 78-1/8 inches on the ground and they are 20
inches wide.

Ground contact with zero penetration is 3125 square inches and 3750 square
inches when penetrating 5 inches in snow.

The calculated ground pressure is 1.69 PSI.

Using the TM's track information and our weight, ours would have 1.6672 PSI.
ground pressure.

If you want me to drive over you, just give me a shout. I'll be happy to
oblige.

Regards,

Terry Welshans
Homer Glen, Illinois

"Always do right- this will gratify some and astonish the rest. "
Mark Twain (1835-1910)

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