Sumida M.2593

The Sumida M.2593 was an armoured car produced in Japan in the 1930s. (see also Type 93 Armoured Car)

History
Designed by the Sumida firm, the M.2593 was produced beginning in 1933 at the Ishikawajima Motor Works. A defining feature of this vehicle is that its road wheels could be exchanged for flanged railway wheels. The front and rear sets of wheels could even be adjusted to various rail gauges. The car was capable of traveling at higher speeds on rails than on the road, going up to 37 mph(60 km/h). The car was successful in covering great distances in the 1937 invasion of China, but its off-road performance was poor due to its solid road wheels. The armoured car was crewed by six men, and was usually armed with one 7.7 mm machine gun.

Specifications

 * Country of origin: Japan
 * Crew: 6
 * Weight:15,400 lbs(7,000 kg)
 * Dimensions: Length: 21.55 ft(6.57 m); width: 6.23 ft(1.9 m); height: 9.68 ft(2.95 m)
 * Range: 150 mi(240 km)
 * Armour: 0.39 in(10 mm)
 * Armament: 1x 7.7 mm machine gun
 * Powerplant: 1x 4-cylinder petrol, developing 45 hp(34 kW)
 * Performance: maximum road speed: 25 mph(40 km/h); maximum rail speed: 37 mph(60 km/h)