M36 Gun Motor Carriage Tank Destroyer | USA

The M36 Gun Motor Carriage , also known as the Jackson , was an American tank destroyer developed during World War II to combat the heavy German tanks such as the Tiger and Panther. It was equipped with a powerful 90 mm M3 gun capable of destroying thickly armored enemy vehicles from long range. Based on the chassis of the M10 Wolverine , the M36 was an indispensable addition to the U.S. tank destroyer forces.

Areas of use: The M36 was used from 1944 onwards on the Western Front , during the Battle of the Bulge , as well as in Operation Dragoon and in Italy . It proved to be an extremely effective anti-tank vehicle and was also used in the Korean War .

For which country: USA

Classification: Cannons and Artillery

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: The M36 is a powerful tank destroyer, ideal for late-war and anti-tank scenarios.
• Flames of War: Perfect for lists that require heavy anti-tank and fire support.
• Chain of Command: Provides a tactical option for missions involving heavily armored enemies and open battlefields.

Technical data:

• Crew: 5 (commander, driver, radio operator, gunner, loader)
• Length: 6.97 m
• Width: 3.05 m
• Height: 2.84 m
• Weight: 29.6 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 63 mm
  • Pages: 25 mm
• Armament:
  • Main armament: 90-mm cannon M3
  • Coaxial 7.62 mm Browning M1919 machine gun
  • Secondary armament: 12.7 mm Browning M2 MG on the turret
• Engine: Ford GAA V8 petrol engine, 450 hp
• Speed: Up to 42 km/h on the road