The T19 howitzer motor carriage (HMC) was a 105 mm (4.1 in) howitzer mounted on a M3 Half-track chassis. It saw service during World War II with the U.S. Army. Its secondary armament consisted of an air-cooled .50 in (13 mm) M2 machine gun for local defense. It was produced by Diamond T between January 1942 and April 1942.

The T19 Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC) was a 105 mm (4.1 in) howitzer, mounted on a M3 Half-track chassis, with 342 converted between January 1942 and April 1942 by Diamond. They used by the US Army alone in World War II as self propelled artillery, making their combat debut after Operation Torch in north Africa.

T19 - 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage Dragon | No. 6496 | 1:35 Facts Brand: Dragon Title: T19 - 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage Number: 6496 Scale: 1:35 Type: Full kit Released: 2009 New parts Barcode: 4545782029093 (EAN) Packaging: Rigid box (Top opener) Topic: M3 Half Track » APC/IFV's (Vehicles) Markings M3 Half Track T19 105 mm HMC US Army ...

Sep 28, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the T19 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC) Self-Propelled Artillery Half-Track including pictures.

The T19 105mm HMC By Jim Westerfield. The T19 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage was an expedient design that mounted a standard 105mm howitzer on the chassis of an M3 half-track.

Jan 9, 2024 · The T19 was based on the half-track M3, and was set up much like the 75mm GMC M3, with the upper windshield support beam removed and the windshield cover folding forward over the hood. The T2 mount involved using parts of the howitzer carriage M2, but incorporated some redesigns to spread the recoil force over a larger area.

Mar 15, 2025 · The T19 HMC and T30 HMC acted as heavy and light artillery (respectively) and the 75 mm Gun Motor Carriage M3 acted as a tank destroyer. The T19 HMC used a larger 105 mm howitzer and rounds than the T30 HMC, meaning it had more explosives in the round, but it would be heavier and take longer to load. Contrasting this, the T30 HMC used a nearly ...

The T19 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage was an expedient design that mounted a standard 105mm howitzer on the chassis of an M3 half-track.

The T19 mounted a heavier 105mm Howitzer and was employed in Cannon Companies for direct fire support. It was only issued as an interim vehicle until better designs came along and from 1942 onwards the T19 was gradually replaced by the M7 HMC.

Nov 8, 2021 · The resulting situation was quite comical: tank divisions had the obsolete HMC T19 while infantry divisions already had the HMC M7. The M7 became a truly common sight by early 1943 thanks to increased production and its success on the battlefield.