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M18 Hellcat vs M8 Greyhound

M18 Hellcat vs M8 Greyhound at a glance β€” weight 18,142 vs 7,680 kg, top speed 80 vs 90 km/h, range 240 vs 480 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M18 Hellcat tank destroyer side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M18 Hellcat
M8 Greyhound light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M8 Greyhound
Specifications
M18 Hellcat M8 Greyhound
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Tank Destroyer Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Tank Destroyer Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Ford
Number produced 2,500 units 8,523 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 18.1 tons 7.7 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 240 km 480 km
Length 6.70 m 5.01 m
Width 3.00 m 2.26 m
Height 2.60 m 2.54 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M18 Hellcat M8 Greyhound
Main armament 1 M7 76.2mm gun 1 M6 37mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental R-975 Diesel Engine with 400 hp Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M18 Hellcat or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M18 Hellcat's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M18 Hellcat or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M18 Hellcat's 240 km.
Which is heavier, the M18 Hellcat or M8 Greyhound?
The M18 Hellcat is heavier at 18.1 tons combat weight compared to the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M18 Hellcat or M8 Greyhound?
The M18 Hellcat is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the M8 Greyhound's 5.01 meters.
How many crew members do the M18 Hellcat and M8 Greyhound require?
The M18 Hellcat requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M8 Greyhound's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M18 Hellcat or M8 Greyhound?
The M8 Greyhound has been produced in greater numbers with 8,523 units compared to 2,500 units of the M18 Hellcat.
What are the main armaments of the M18 Hellcat and M8 Greyhound?
The M18 Hellcat is armed with 1 M7 76.2mm gun while the M8 Greyhound carries 1 M6 37mm gun as its main armament.