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Laffly S15T/S15R

Le Laffly S15T était un tracteur d'artillerie léger utilisé par l'armée française en 1940. Il fut utilisé pur tracter des pièces légères d'artillerie comme par exemple la version modernisée du canon de campagne de 75 mm mle 1897 ou l'obusier de 105mm mle 1935B. Il fut également utilisé comme transport de troupes et de reconnaissance (S15R).

The Laffly S15T was a light artillery tractor of the French forces during World War II. It was used to tow light artillery pieces such as modernized variants of the 75 mm mle 1897 field gun and 105 mm mle 1935B howitzer. A personnel carrier and reconnaissance vehicle based on the same chassis was designated as S15R.

 

Laffly S15T

 

Laffly S15T Specifications
General
  • Type: Artillery tractor
  • Crew: 2+3
  • Production: ?
Engine
  • Type: 4 cyl, 2300 cc
  • Power: 55 hp
Dimensions/Masses
  • Length: 4.64 m
  • Width: 1.85 m
  • Height: 2.15 m
  • Weight: 2850 kg + 800 kg
Performances
  • Maximum Speed: 72 km/h
  • Maximum Range: ? km
  • Mileage: ?
  • Vertical Obstacle: ? m
  • Tranch Crossing: ? m
  • Fording: ? m
  • Gradient: ?%
Armament/Armor
  • Armament: -
  • Armor: -

 

Laffly S15R

 

Drawings

 

LAFFLY W 15 TCC 1940

Le chasseur de char Laffly est une improvisation dictée par l'urgence de mai 1940. Le prototype disposait d'une caisse blindée qui fut supprimée sur le modèle de série pour en accélerer la production. Elle fut en fait remplacée par deux plaques blindées assurant la protection du conducteur et le bouclier du canon fut prolongé sur les côtés. Seulement 70 exemplaires furent réalisés entre le 24 mai et le 17 juin 1940. Bien qu'efficace ce véhicule arriva bien trop tard pour empêcher la défaite française.

The tank destroyer Laffly is an improvisation dictated by the urgency of May 1940. The prototype had an armored hull which was removed on the model of series for to accelerate the production. It in fact was replaced by two armored plates ensuring the protection of the driver and the shield of the gun was prolonged on the sides. Only 70 specimens were built between May 24 and June 17, 1940. Although effective this vehicle came well too late to prevent the French defeat.

 

Laffly W15 (prototype)

 

Laffly W15 (prototype)

 

DATA Laffly W15T Tank Destroyer
General
  • Crew: 3
  • Production: 61 + 1 prototype
  • Weight: 3800 kg
  • Length: 5.40 m - Height: 1.80 m - Width: 1.90 m - Ground Clearance: ? m
Armament
  • Main armament: 47 mm Mle 1937
  • Ammo: 30
  • Secondary armament: 7.5 mm FM 24/29
  • Ammo: ?
Automotive
  • Engine: 4-cylinder, petrol, 2300 cc | 55 hp
  • Fuel capacity: ? litres Gasoline
  • Suspension: front: coil springs, rear: leaf springs, independent wheels
  • Power/weight: 14.47 hp/t
Performances
  • Maximum Speed: 48 km/h on road
  • Maximum Range: ? km on road
  • Mileage: ?
  • Vertical Obstacle: ? m
  • Trench Crossing: ? m
  • Fording: ? m
  • Gradient: ?
Sources
  • ?

 

Laffly W15 (Series)

 

Drawings

 

Laffly V15T/V15R

Tracteur d'artillerie léger de l'armée française durant la 2me guerre mondiale. Il était utilisé pour tracter les canons anti-char de 25mm. Il fut également utilisé comme transport de troupe ou véhicule de reconnaissance (V15R). Laffly réalisa les 100 premiers exemplaires, la firme La Licorne réalisa le reste.

Light artillery tractor of the French Army during the 2nd world war. It was used to tractor draw the anti-tank guns of 25mm. It was also used as transport of troop or vehicle of reconnaissance (V15R). Laffly realized the first 100 specimens, the firm La Licorne realized the remainder.


Laffly V15T

 

DATA Laffly V15T Artillerie
General
  • Crew: 2 +3
  • Production: ?
  • Weight: 2600 kg + 700kg
  • Length: 4.21 m - Height: 1.85 m - Width: 1.85 m - Ground Clearance: ? m
Armament
  • Main armament:-
  • Ammo: -
  • Secondary armament: -
  • Ammo: -
Automotive
  • Engine: 4-cylinder, petrol, 2300 cc | 55 hp
  • Fuel capacity: ? litres Gasoline
  • Suspension: front: coil springs, rear: leaf springs, independent wheels
  • Power/weight: ? hp/t
Performances
  • Maximum Speed: 58 km/h on road
  • Maximum Range: ? km on road
  • Mileage: ?
  • Vertical Obstacle: ? m
  • Trench Crossing: ? m
  • Fording: ? m
  • Gradient: ?
Sources
  • ?

 

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DATA Citroën 23 Mle 1936
General
  • Crew: 2 +
  • Production: ?
  • Weight: 2500 kg
  • Length: 5.54 m - Height: 2.70 m - Width: 1.96 m - Ground Clearance: ? m
Automotive
  • Engine: 11CV gasoline | 50 hp
  • Fuel capacity: ? litres Gasoline
  • Suspension: Leaf-spring suspension
  • Power/weight: 23.5 hp/t
Performances
  • Maximum Speed: ? km/h on road
  • Maximum Range: ? km on road
  • Mileage: ?
  • Vertical Obstacle: ? m
  • Trench Crossing: ? m
  • Fording: ? m
  • Gradient: ?
Sources
  • ?

 

DATA Laffly S20TL Artillerie
General
  • Crew: 2 + gun crew (?)
  • Production: ?
  • Weight: about 4000 kg
  • Length: 5.35m - Height: 1.67-2.45 m (covered) - Width: 2 m - Ground Clearance: ? m
Automotive
  • Engine: 6-cylinder, petrol, 3016 cc | 68 hp
  • Fuel capacity: ? litres Gasoline
  • Suspension: front: coil springs, rear: leaf springs, independent wheels
  • Power/weight: ? hp/t
Performances
  • Maximum Speed: 65 km/h on road
  • Maximum Range: ? km on road
  • Mileage: ?
  • Vertical Obstacle: ? m
  • Trench Crossing: ? m
  • Fording: ? m
  • Gradient: ?
Sources
  • ?

 

DATA Laffly S20TL Dragon porté
General
  • Crew: 2 +10
  • Production: ?
  • Weight: 3900 kg
  • Length: 5.35m - Height: 1.67-2.45 m (covered) - Width: 2 m - Ground Clearance: ? m
Automotive
  • Engine: 6-cylinder, petrol, 3016 cc | 68 hp
  • Fuel capacity: ? litres Gasoline
  • Suspension: front: coil springs, rear: leaf springs, independent wheels
  • Power/weight: 17.4 hp/t
Performances
  • Maximum Speed: 65 km/h on road
  • Maximum Range: ? km on road
  • Mileage: ?
  • Vertical Obstacle: ? m
  • Trench Crossing: ? m
  • Fording: ? m
  • Gradient: ?
Sources
  • ?

 

DATA LAFFLY S35T
General
  • Crew: 2 + gun crew (?)
  • Production: ?
  • Weight: 8050 kg (1200 kg load)
  • Length: 5.50 m - Height: 2.85 m - Width: 2.35 m - Ground Clearance: ? m
Automotive
  • Engine: 4-cylinder, petrol
  • Fuel capacity: ? litres Gasoline
  • Suspension: front: coil springs, rear: leaf springs, independent wheels
  • Power/weight: ? hp/t
Performances
  • Maximum Speed: 40 km/h on road
  • Maximum Range: ? km on road
  • Mileage: ?
  • Vertical Obstacle: ? m
  • Trench Crossing: ? m
  • Fording: ? m
  • Gradient: ?
Sources
  • ?

 

 

 

 

Drawings

 

 

Trucks

 

Sources:

  • Les Blindés de l'Origine à 1940 - Profils et Histoire, "Connaissance de l'Histoire" hors-série n°3, Editions Hachette
  • WWII Vehicles
  • Les Blindés de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale, Ed. Atlas
  • Les Chars français

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