The M18 Hellcat (officially designated the 76 mm Gun Motor Carriage M18 or M18 GMC) is a tank destroyer used by the United States Army in World War II and the Korean War.

The M18 Hellcat was the lightest and fastest tank hunter (and fastest tank at large) of the US Army in Europe, in 1944-45

May 17, 2021 · The result was the M18 Hellcat, the fastest armored vehicle until the development of the M2 Abrams, and the most effective anti-tank weapon of World War II.

The M18 Hellcat, officially designated the 76mm Gun Motor Carriage M18 or M18 GMC, was a tank destroyer operated by the United States Army in World War II and the Korean War. In …

The M18 Hellcat tank destroyer sacrificed armor protection for speed and firepower and ultimately came up short against the German tanks produced late in the war. This article appears in: Fall …

Oct 9, 2016 · The Hellcat accomplished great speeds (50 mph, or 80 km/h) due to its extremely light armor which was never more than one inch thick (25 mm). It also had a roofless turret. …

The Hellcat's excellent agility and acceleration allowed it to hold its own on the battlefield, although its light protective armour made it more suitable for hit and run tactics rather than to …

Jun 12, 2020 · the 76mm Gun Motor Carriage (GMC) M18 “Hellcat” gave the U.S. Army a highly mobile tank-killer. The M18 was fitted with the 76mm Gun M1A1, M1A1C, or M1A2 as its main …

Jul 30, 2024 · The 76 mm Gun Motor Carriage M18, commonly known as the M18 Hellcat, was an American tank destroyer developed during World War II. Its primary role was to provide highly …

The M18 Hellcat was an American tank destroyer of World War II. Armed with a 76 mm cannon, the vehicle was the fastest tracked, armored fighting vehicle during World War II with a top …