WWII - Tank Testing, Swamp Conditions, 1945

NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk WWII - Tank Testing, Swamp Conditions, 1945 APG 567A 24fps. Restricted. Comparative Operations of Track Laying Vehicles In Swamp. This film covers a demonstration of mud operation & shows a comparison of the abilities of several vehicles to cross swampy terrain. 06:49:35 Intertitle: Cargo Carrier M29C. Ground pressure - 1.9 psi. LS across field, into muddy water & maneuvering thru. 06:50:04 Intertitle: Armored Utility Vehicle T9. Ground pressure 4.6 psi. Larger vehicle over approximately same course, MS crawling thru mud 06:50:45 Intertitle: High Speed Tractor M4A1 Ground pressure 6.4 psi. This is standard M4 w/ spaced suspension & extended end connectors on.... (blocked by time code). Larger vehicle more stable thru mud; shown into deep mudhole. 06:51:26 Intertitle: Light Tank M24 w/ 28-3/8” extended grousers. Ground pressure - 6.5 psi. MS of tank & mud. 06:51:38 Intertitle: Medium Tank M4 w/ 32 1/2” extended grousers. Ground pressure 8.0 psi. MS Soldier watching tank passing & into water. 06:52:13 Intertitle: Medium Tank M4E8 w/ 1 1/2” grouser & 5” extended end connectors. Ground pressure 9.2 psi. Tank into water, stuck . 06:52:51 Intertitle: Medium Tank M4 w/ standard grousers every block. Ground pressure 14.5 psi. MS tank past & past tank stuck in mud; then it bogs down & spins tracks. 06:53:24 Intertitle: Light Tank M24 (Track T72) & Medium Tank M4E8 (T80). Ground pressure approx. 11 PSI. Tank moving faster, pan w/ then past two tanks stuck in mud & it goes thru. Second pass of same. 06:55:37 Intertitle: Date of Test- August 1945. Proof Officer - Lt. A.R. Deschere. The End. WW2 USA Homefront Military Equipment Testing; NOTE: Sold at per reel rate. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk