White Half Track M16 A1 currently on sale from Military Classic Vehicles in Normandy, France.
Half Track , White production of 1943 upgraded in M16 model. It is in original condition and never restored , ex French army condition.
Engine in running condition , it would require a checking and refreshing. The maxon turret is complet with every system and switch for the elevation and the rotation, only the power supply is missing.
The machine guns cal.50 are reproduction , the ammunition box are original.
Sold with french documents “carte grise”
Price: 42 500€
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Some further information on this rare variation.
The White Half Track M16 A1 was a variant of the M3 Half Track personnel carrier used by the United States during World War II. It was designed to provide anti-aircraft protection for infantry units and was equipped with a quad .50 caliber machine gun mount.
The M16 A1 was built on the same chassis as the M3 Half Track, but it had an open-topped turret with four M2 Browning machine guns. The machine guns were mounted on a rotating mount that allowed the crew to fire in any direction. The M16 A1 was also equipped with a radar system that helped to identify enemy aircraft and guided the crew’s fire.
The M16 A1 was used extensively during World War II, particularly in the European and Pacific theaters. It was used in a variety of roles, including convoy protection, airfield defense, and ground support. The quad .50 caliber machine gun mount was effective against enemy aircraft, and the M16 A1 was credited with shooting down numerous German and Japanese planes.
After World War II, the M16 A1 remained in service with the United States military and was used during the Korean War. However, it was eventually phased out of service and replaced by more modern anti-aircraft systems.
Today, the White Half Track M16 A1 is a popular subject for model kits and is considered a classic military vehicle. It is also remembered as an important piece of equipment that helped to protect American troops during World War II and the Korean War.
