The M55 is an American fully enclosed and armored self-propelled howitzer based on the M53 155 mm self-propelled gun and with components taken from the M47 Patton. It has a 203.2 …

The M53 and M55 Self-Propelled artillery vehicles were the first entirely protected NBC in the US Army and USMC (1952). They had limitations and were replaced by lighter systems. WW1

May 29, 2019 · Designed to complement and later replace the M53 self-propelled 155MM gun, the M55 is a 203MM variant based on the Patton tank. Fitted with 25 millimeters of armor, the M55 …

Aug 2, 2022 · The M55. The M53 was designed from the outset to accommodate the 203.2 mm M47 howitzer. This was achieved in part via the guns’ mount, the M86. This mount could …

The M55 is an American fully enclosed and armored self-propelled artillery based on the M53 155 mm assault gun. It has a 203.2 mm (eight-inch) howitzer which can traverse 30° left or right, …

The M55 Self-Propelled Howitzer was a short-lived American development emerging out of the 1950s. The vehicle was designed around commonality of automotive parts with the existing …

SPG on a modified chassis of the M47 medium tank. The prototype was produced in 1952, and in 1956 the SPG entered service in two variants: the M55 for the Army and the M53 for the …

Artillery on a modified chassis of the M47 medium tank. The prototype was produced in 1952 and, in 1956, the artillery entered service in two variants: the M55 for the Army and the M53 for the …

Jan 27, 2025 · The M55 saw service in the Vietnam War and was gradually replaced by the M110 when the lighter M110 self-propelled howitzers began to enter service.

SPG on a modified chassis of the M47 medium tank. The prototype was produced in 1952, and in 1956 the SPG entered service in two variants: the M55 for the Army and the M53 for the …