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Mark 4A/4F Armored Reconnaissance Car

Mark 4A

Specifications

Country of Origin/Used by:	South Africa and others including the Arab League (Jordan), Greece and Poland. Captured vehicles were also used by Israel.
First Produced/Service Dates:	Mark 4X & 4A: 1942 Mark 4F: 1943
Manufactured by:	Suspension & Automotive Components: Ford Motor Company of Canada; Main Contractor/Final Assembly: Dorman Long & Company
Crew:	3
Armament:	**Main: 2 pounder Cannon; Co-Axial: Vickers .303 Machine Gun (Mark 4X/4A) or .30 Browning MG (Mark 4F); Anti-Aircraft: .50 cal Heavy MG (Mark 4X/4A) or .30 Browning MG (Mark 4F).
Engine:	8 Cylinder Gasoline
Miscellaneous:	The South African Reconnaissance Car, Mark 4* Series was a very different vehicle when compared to the earlier Mark 1, Mark 2 and Mark 3 variants. This was partially due to the use of a new monocoque hull without a separate chassis.  In this case the suspension and automotive components were directly attached to it.  Besides the new hull, an entirely new turret was also designed so as to accept a larger caliber weapon.  The Mark 4 series was produced in three (3) different configurations, mostly varying by the suspension, transmission and other automotive components used.  The first (and probably least known) is referred to as the "4X" (Experimental). Like its older cousins, it used the engine and suspension of the 3-ton Ford F60L 4x4 General Service Truck and combined with a 4-Wheel Drive system produced by the American Marmon-Herrington Company. 96 Mark 4X's were built before production quickly moved to the improved Mark 4A; which is commonly referred to as the "Mark 4". This variant used most of the same components listed above, but had some mechanical changes/improvements made when compared to the former. Approximately 840 Mark 4A's were built before the third, and final variant: the Mark 4F. These vehicles also mostly used the components listed under the Mark 4X, but minus the Marmon-Herrington drive system. To avoid the shortages of those parts that commonly occurred, the Mark 4F instead utilized the 4-Wheel Drive system from the aforementioned Ford F60L Truck.  The Mark 4F was the most numerous of all "Marmon-Herrington" Cars, with 1180 built.  Also, unlike the earlier cars, the Mark 4 series soldiered on long after World War Two ended; both with South Africa, as well as with other countries. * The official name of this vehicle is "South African Reconnaissance, Car, Mark IV". The "Marmon-Herrington" name was not official, although most sources use this reference.  To stay consistent, we are doing the same.  Incidentally, "Marmon-Herrington" only applies to the American company that built the 4x4 drive system used on the Mark 4. ** The Armament listed was the normal complement upon issue, however different weapon combinations were utilized. For instance, only about 310 of the Mark 4x & A's were fitted with the 2 pounder cannon. The others mounted machine guns instead.
Data Sheet Available:	Marmon-Herrington Mark IV ARC Data Sheet (by David Haugh)
Data Sheet Available:	Marmon-Herrington Mark IVF ARC Data Sheet (by David Haugh)

Photos

Reference	Source/Provider
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos	Major (Retired) Don Allen - Orleans, Ontario Canada
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos (Taken at National Museum of Military History  - South Africa)	Karl Furrutter - South Africa
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos (Taken at the Tank Museum - Bovington, UK)	Joel Gewirtz - Northbrook, Illnois USA
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos (Taken at Musee' des Blindes - Saumur, France)	Christophe Jacquemont - Washington, D.C. USA
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos	The Massimo Foti Collection
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos	Stephen Tegner - South Africa
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos (Taken at Musee' des Blindes - Saumur, France)	Dennis Trowbridge - Bristol, UK
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A Armored Recon Car Photos (Taken at the National Museum of Military History - South Africa	Marius van Aardt - South Africa
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A Armored Reconnaissance Car Photo (with .50 cal Heavy Machine Gun Main Armament)	The David Haugh Collection
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4A & 4F Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos (Taken at the Tank Museum - Bovington, UK)	Dennis Trowbridge
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4F Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos	Major (Retired) Don Allen
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4F Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos	Robert Goldman - Kfar Saba, Israel
Marmon-Herrington Mark 4F Armored Reconnaissance Car Photos	Wikipedia Commons

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Model Photos

Reference	Source/Provider
Marmon-Herrington Mark IV/IVF ARC Model Kit (1/35 Commander Models Display Model)	Patrick Keenan - Editor