The Deacon was a British vehicle mounting a 6-Pounder on an AEC truck to provide a tank destroyer in Africa.
Variants:
1.
Name: AEC I Deacon
Type: Gun Carrier
Origin: United Kingdom
Year: 1942
Produced: 175
Length: 6.49 Meters
Width: 2.77 Meters
Height: 2.92 Meters
Weight: 12203 Kilograms
Speed: 30 km/h
Crew: 5
Primary Armament:
-57 mm 6-Pounder
Secondary Armament:
-None
Gun Flexibility:
10° Elevation
5° Depression
150° Left
150° Right
Armor:
-Hull
20 mm Front?
6 mm Side?
6 mm Rear?
6 mm Top?
-Upper Structure
20 mm Shield
Sources:
http://www.warwheels.net/images/AEC_Deacon_datasheet.pdf
http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/gb/Deacon-Tank-Destroyer.php
http://www.aviarmor.net/tww2/armored_cars/greatbritain/aec_deacon.htm
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