The 75 mm howitzer motor carriage M8 "Scott" was a self-propelled howitzer vehicle of the United States in use during World War II. It was developed on the chassis of the M5 Stuart tank and was equipped with a M116 howitzer in an M7 mount.

Official designation was Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC) M8, but it quickly received the "Scott" nickname. There were few differences compared to the M5. The hull was identical, although without the forward hull cal.30 (7.62 mm) mount, the wxtra space was used for extra howitzer ammunition storage.

2022年11月5日 · The ‘M8 GMC,’ ‘M8A1,’ or even the long-winded 75 mm Gun M3 on 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 Chassis, was a failure. Although the vehicle performed quite well during its initial trials, numerous serious flaws were eventually discovered.

The 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 (M8 HMC) is a self-propelled howitzer vehicle used by the U.S. Army during World War II. It was built on the chassis of the Light Tank M5 and was armed with an M116 howitzer mounted on an M7 mount.

2019年8月31日 · The American Ordnance Committee standardized the HMC T47 as the HMC M8 on May 15th, 1942. This vehicle was accepted into service even before a prototype was built and became the first American light SPG to enter production. The HMC M8 was a good vehicle, but had its drawbacks.

The 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8, sometimes known as the M8 Scott, was a self-propelled howitzer vehicle of the United States developed during the Second World War. It was developed on the chassis of the then-new Light Tank M5 (Stuart VI).

Part Three, section XXVI through section XXVIII, contains operation instructions for armament on 75-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8. Part Four, section XXIX, contains instructions for shipment and temporary storage.

Engine: Twin Cadillac Series 42 inline 6 cylinder 4-stroke gasoline engine, 220 hp (164 kW) total at 3,400 rpm. Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, driver, assistant driver/loader) This self-propelled gun, nicknamed M8 Scott, is deployed in the Pacific as well as in Normandy or Italy.

2016年6月2日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M8 Scott (Howitzer Motor Carriage M8) 75mm Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) including pictures.

2015年11月19日 · The M8 was the first American fully tracked Self Propelled Howitzer with 1,778 vehicles being produced between September 1942 and January 1944. The M8 was gradually replaced by the M4 Sherman with 105mm Howitzers. “Edith” was an M8 that belonged to the First Regiment of Moroccan Spahis.