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M8 Greyhound Light Armored Car
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | USA/Most Allied Armies During WWII. Also, Post War with many countries including Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, & Mexico. |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1943-1945 |
| Manufactured by: | Ford Motor Company |
| Crew: | 4 |
| Armament: | Main: 37mm Cannon; Co-Axial: .30 cal Machine Gun.; Anti-Aircraft: .50 cal Heavy MG (on Pintle Mount or on M49 Ring Mount) |
| Engine: | 6 Cylinder Gasoline (Hercules JXD) |
| Miscellaneous Info: |
Development of the
M8 Greyhound Armored Car and
M20 Armored Utility
Car started in 1941 with the US Army’s Tank Destroyer Command
requesting a new wheeled Gun Motor Carriage (GMC) be developed. That
request was quickly expanded by the US Army into the creation of a
vehicle which could also perform other roles. Those roles included
cargo carrier, mortar carrier, multiple gun motor carriage and
reconnaissance vehicle. Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Corporation were
asked to produce two (2) pilot models for evaluation; one being 4x4
drive and the other 6x6. Studebaker Corporation became involved later.
Ford's 6x6 offering was referred to as the T22 GMC and its 4x4 vehicle,
the T22E1 GMC. In March 1942, the vehicle designations above were
changed to T22 and T22E1 Armored Cars, respectively. The Ford T22 was evaluated first as it was submitted before the Chrysler (T23/T23E1) and Studebaker T21 Armored cars. The evaluation was so successful, that the US Army concluded that with some minor modifications and upgrades (e.g. the T22E2 prototype), the T22 series should be selected for production (ultimately becoming the M8 and M20). As a result, the T22E1, T23 and T23E1 programs were terminated, although the pilot models already started could be completed. Also, after a subsequent Army evaluation, the Studebaker T21 program was also terminated. The M8 also shares many of the same components, including the chassis/automotive components as the M20 Armored Utility Car. Also, an attempt was made to develop an anti-aircraft vehicle from the base M8, but was not put in production. That vehicle was named the T69 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage. Even long after World War Two, the Greyhound soldiered on in its original and improved/modified forms. A much later development of the Greyhound was Brazil's 4x4 M8 Brasileiro CRR, which was essentially a post-war modified M8. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
T22E2 Final Prototype Armored Car Photo |
The David Haugh Collection |
T69 Prototype Multiple Gun Motor Carriage Photo |
The David Haugh Collection |
.JPG) M8 Greyhound
Photo (Korea) |
Australian War Memorial |
| M8 Greyhound Photos (Photo Credit: U.S. Army & US Signal Corps) | The David Haugh Collection |
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M8 Greyhound Photo (Taken at The National Museum of Military
Vehicles - Dubois, WY
USA) |
Mark Holloway- Bridger, Montana USA |
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Photo |
Christophe Jacquemont - France |
| M8 Greyhound Photos (from Patton Museum and Beltring UK) | Erik Johansen - South Shields, Tyne & Wear UK |
| M8 Greyhound Photos | Patrick Keenan - Editor |
| M8 Greyhound Photos (Photographed at the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum - Huntsville, Alabama USA) | Patrick Keenan |
| M8 Greyhound Photos [Marked as a US Constabulary Army Vehicle (1946-1952)] - Displayed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky USA | Patrick Keenan |
| M8 Greyhound Photos (Photos taken at Patton Museum, Ft. Knox and I-355 "Veteran's Highway" Dedication Ceremony) | Sean Lynch - AMPS Chicagoland |
| M8 Greyhound Photos | Michael Riedeman - Maryland, USA |
| M8 Greyhound Photos | William Testaert - Brussels, Belgium |
| M8 Greyhound Photos (from 2005 Beltring UK) | Dennis Trowbridge - Bristol, UK |
| M8 Greyhound Photos (Saumur, France) | Dennis Trowbridge |
 M8 Greyhound
(Photo
taken at The Tank Museum - Bovington, UK) |
Dennis Trowbridge |
Brazilian M8 Greyhound with Mercedes-Benz Diesel Engine |
EE Engesa via the David Haugh Collection |
Canadian M8 Greyhound (Brigadier Rockingham's Command vehicle: Korea War
Era) |
Canadian Public Archives via Kevin Ingraham - Binghamton, New York USA |
| Canadian M8 Greyhound Photos | Patrick Keenan |
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Colombian M8 Greyhound "Escarabajo" Photos with M45/M55 Quad .50 cal Turret
|
Douglas Cornejo - San Salvador, El Salvado via Julio Montes - California, USA |
| Columbian M8 Escarabajo ("Beetle") Anti-Riot Vehicle Photos (Heaviiy Modified M8 Greyhound) | Julio Montes - California USA |
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French M8 Greyhound Photo (Algeria - 1950's) |
German Bundesarchiv |
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German (Captured) M8 Greyhound Photos |
The David Haugh Collection |
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German (Captured) M8 Greyhound Photo |
German Bundesarchiv |
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Guatemalan M8 Greyhound Photos |
Fernando Diaz via Julio Montes - California USA |
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Guatemalan M8 GreyhoundThe Guatemalan M8 Greyhounds exchanged their gasoline engines to Detroit diesel 4-53N V4 rated at 140hp at 2,800 RPM, matched to Allison AT545 transmission. Their 37mm cannons continued to be used until the end, although there was a plan to replace the turret with an Oerlikon-Contraves model. |
Julio Montes |
| Guatemalan M8 Greyhound | Oscar Valladares - Guatemala |
Mexican M8 Greyhound ModificadoLocal industry upgraded the vehicle with a package developed by Napco International. Some 40 M8 were upgraded, replacing the original gasoline engine with a Detroit diesel 4-53N V4 rated at 140hp at 2,800 RPM, matched to Allison AT545 transmission. They also streamlined the vehicle hull and re-arranged the interior to improve combat readiness and crew comfort. The original 37mm M6 gun was replaced by an Oerlikon 20mm AKAN MK46 cannon with a 7.62mm machine gun mounted co-axially. The cannons were later replaced once more for South African F2 models. This 20mm gun fires high speed ammunition (1100 m/s) at a 740 rpm. |
Julio Montes |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| "British Armored Car Production Figures - 1945" | Peter Brown |
| "British Armored Cars in the Middle East, Late 1942" Peter Brown (Armored Car - The Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Journal - Issue #33) | Peter Brown |
War Department Field Manual FM 2-6 "Crew Drill, Light Armored Car M8" |
US Government Printing Office via David Haugh - Content Editor |
| "French Armored Cars: 1902-1945" (Armored Car - The Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Journal - Issue #22) | Raymond Surlemont |
| M8 Greyhound Information and Photos | Roberts Armory.Com Website |
| M8 Greyhound Photos | IPMS/USA Silicon Valley Scale Modelers Website |
| Photos of the West German Police (Bundesgrenzschutz) (Armored Car - The Wheeled Fighting Vehicle Journal - Issue #29) | Andreas Hanke |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| American Armored Fighting Vehicles - World War Two AFV Plans | George Bradford |
| A Photo History of Armoured Cars In Two World Wars | George Forty |
| Armored Car- A History of American Wheeled Combat Vehicles | R.J. Hunnicutt |
| Captured Armored Cars and Other Vehicles In Wehrmacht Service in World War 2 | Werner Regenberg |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow & Robert Icks |
| Ford M8 and M20: The US Army’s Standard Armored Car of WWII (David Doyle Books) | David Doyle |
| Light Armoured Car M8 & Armoured Utility Car M20 (#MV-08: Military Vehicle Workshop Series) | Allied Command Productions |
| Mexican and Central American Armor (Darlington Productions) | Julio Montes |
| M8/M20 Armored Cars Walk Around -Available in Soft and Hard Cover Format(Squadron/Signal Productions) | Jim Mesko |
| "M8 Greyhound" (October 2008 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | John Blackman |
| M8 Greyhound Armored Car: 1941-1991 (Osprey Publications) | Steven J. Zaloga |
|
M8 Greyhound /M20
Utility Vehicle Technical Manual (TM 9-743) CD-ROM Review by Patrick Keenan |
Easy 1 Productions |
| U.S. Armoured Cars - AFV Weapons Profile #40 | Robert J. Icks |
| U.S. Armored Cars in Action | Jim Mesko |
| U.S. Army
Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars (Casemate Publishing) Review by Christophe Jacquemont |
Didier Andres |
| U.S. Military Wheeled Vehicles | Fred W. Crismon |
| U.S. WW II M8/M20 Armored Cars (Technical Manual Series - 6021) | Tankograd Publishing |
| "Vehicles of the Reconnaissance Corps" (March 2022 Issue of Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) | David Garden |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| M8 Greyhound Model Kit | Monogram | 1/32 | Out of Production; Good Starter Kit |
| M8 Greyhound Model Kit | ADV/Azimut | 1/35 | Resin |
| M8 Greyhound Model Kit | Italeri | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic; |
| M8 Greyhound Model Kit | Tamiya (Newer Tooled) | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic; Best Greyhound kit out there. |
| M8 Greyhound Model Kit | Tamiya (Old Production from late 1960's- Early 1970's) | 1/35 | Plastic. Out of Production-Collector's Kit; Toy-like and Motorized |
|
M8 Greyhound Model Kit Review by George Bradford |
Kengi Conversions | 1/48 | Resin |
|
M8 Greyhound
Armored Car Model Kit (32551) Kit Review by Patrick Keenan |
Tamiya | 1/48 | Plastic. |
| M8 Greyhound Model Kit | Extra Tech Accessories | 1/72 | Resin? |
| M8 Greyhound Model Kit | Italeri | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Aftermarket Set | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| M8 Greyhound Detail Set (35072) | Aber Accessories | 1/35 | For Tamiya Kit |
| M8/M20 Fenders | Aber Accessories | 1/35 | |
| M8/M20 Stowage Boxes | Aber Accessories | 1/35 | |
| 37 mm M6 US Barrel | Aber Accessories | 1/72 | |
| M8 Light Armored Car Instruments and Placard Set (AR35312) | Archer Fine Transfers | 1/35 | Dry Transfers; Could possibly work for M20 Utility Vehicle Kits. |
| M8 Light Armored Car Instruments and Placard Set (AR35521) | Archer Fine Transfers | 1/35 | Water-slide Decals; For Tamiya Kit. Could possibly work for M20 Utility Vehicle Kit. |
| M8 Greyhound Road Wheels with Chains (R35-080) | Armorscale | 1/35 | Resin. For any 1/35 Greyhound? |
| U.S. M8 Greyhound Accessories Set (T35234) | Black Dog | 1/35 | Resin; For the Tamiya Kit. |
| M8 Greyhound Stowage Set (BL35424K) | Blast Models | 1/35 | Resin. |
| M8/M20 Wheels | Calibre 72 | 1/72 | |
|
"M8's Around The World" Markings (DM-029) |
Decalomaniacs | 1/35 | Decals |
| M8 Greyhound Detail Set (35200) | Eduard Accessories | 1/35 | For Tamiya Kit |
| M8 Greyhound Detail Set (35218) | Eduard Accessories | 1/35 | For Italeri Kit |
| M-8 Greyhound Detail Set (22077) | Eduard Accessories | 1/72 | For Italeri Kit |
| M-8 Greyhound Interior & Exterior Detail Set | Extra Tech Accessories | 1/72 | |
| M-8 Greyhound Exterior Detail Set | Extra Tech Accessories | 1/72 | |
| M-8 Greyhound Wheel Detail Set | Extra Tech Accessories | 1/72 | |
| M-8 Greyhound Snow-Chained Wheel Detail Set | Extra Tech Accessories | 1/72 | |
| Spanish M8, M20 and C15 'Trumphy' Markings (FCM35215) | FC Model Trend | 1/35 | Decals. |
| "M8, M20, Panzer IV y Stug III en Espana" (48201) | FC Model Trend | 1/35 | Decals. |
| M8/M20 Engine Compartment | Jaguar | 1/35 | |
| M8 Wheels with Snow Chains | Jaguar | 1/35 | Should work with M20 |
| Chargement (Mounted Equipment Load?) M8 - M20 (JAP ACC55) | JAP Models | 1/35 | Resin. Can be used with both the M8 & M20 Vehicles |
| 37mm M6 Gun Barrel | Jordi Rubio Accessories | 1/35 | Turned Aluminum |
| M8 Greyhound Stowage Set (LF1275) | Legend Productions | 1/35 | Resin. |
| M8/M20 Wheel Set | Masters Productions | 1/35 | Resin Replacement for Kit Parts |
| M8/M20 Glacis Plate with Winter Wheel Chains | Masters Productions | 1/35 | Resin Replacement for Kit Parts |
| Tow Cable for M3, M5, M8 & M20 | Minimeca | 1/35 | |
| M8/M20 Armored Car Tire Chain Set (AVM35018) | Minor Model | 1/24 | Photo Etched Brass. |
| M8/M20 Chained Wheel Set (MT72043) | ModellTrans Modellbau | 1/72 | Resin |
| M8 Greyhound (Guatemala Set) | MR Model | 1/35 | |
| M6 37mm Gun Barrel (G35-040) | Orange Hobby | 1/35 | Brass |
| M8 Greyhound Deep Wading Kit | Ordnance Models | 1/35 | White Metal |
| Complete Engine Snow chained Wheels & Details for M8/M20 | Real Models | 1/35 | |
| M8/M20 Workable Front Steering Set | Resicast | 1/35 | |
| M8 & M20 Fenders | Royal Model | 1/35 | |
| US M8 Greyhound Update Set | Royal Model | 1/35 | Resin and Brass |
| "Congo Crisis #1" Decal Sheet (35-984) | Star-Decal (was Bison Models) | 1/35 | Decals;
Covers Swedish UN M8 Armored
Cars & M3A1 Scout Cars) |
| “Indochine #3: The Foreign Legion - 1er REC" (35-C1218) | Star-Decals | 1/35 | Decals with markings for the M8 Greyhound. |
| “Indochine #1: The Foreign Legion - 1er REC" (72-A1028) | Star-Decals | 1/72 | Decals with markings for the M3A1 White Scout Car, M8 Greyhound and Humber Scout Car. |
| “South East Asia - 1950s. Tanks & AFVs. France, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia & Thailand” (35-C1250) |
Star-Decals |
1/35 |
Decals; Includes Markings for C-15TA Armored Truck, M3A1 Scout Car, M8 Greyhound and Panhard AMD 178B Armored Car. |
|
"Vietnam ARVN # 2. V-100, Greyhound & Other AFVs
in South Vietnam Army” (35-C1252) |
Star-Decals |
1/35 |
Decals; Includes markings for the C-15TA Armored Truck, M8 Greyhound, M151 Mutt & V100 Commando. |
|
“Peacekeepers in the Middle East # 2: UNEF in Suez, Sinai and Gaza” (35-C1292) |
Star-Decals |
1/35 |
Decals; Includes Markings for Yugoslavian & Swedish M3A1 Scout Car, M8 Greyhound and M37 Dodge 3/4 ton truck. |
|
“Peacekeepers in the Middle East: UNEF in Suez, Sinai and Gaza” (72-A1062) |
Star-Decals |
1/72 |
Decals; Includes Markings for Yugoslavian & Swedish M3A1 Scout Car, M8 Greyhound and M37 Dodge 3/4 ton truck. |
| "Tanks & AFVs in Cuba # 1" (35-C1337) | Star-Decals | 1/35 | Includes markings for the Staghound Mark 1, M8 Greyhound and M3A1 Scout Car. |
| "Tanks & AFVs in Cuba # 1" (72-A1103) | Star-Decals | 1/72 | Includes markings for the Staghound Mark 1, M8 Greyhound and M3A1 Scout Car. |
| M8 Greyhound Deep Wading Kit (TWMA009) | Tank Workshop | 1/35 | For Tamiya Kit |
| M8 Greyhound Deep Wading Kit (TWMA034) | Tank Workshop | 1/35 | Will work for M20 |
| M8 Greyhound Tires with Snow Chains | Tank Workshop | 1/35 | |
| M8 Greyhound Armor Set | Tank Workshop | 1/35 | |
| M8 Cargo Rack | Tank Workshop | 1/35 | |
| "Captured & Non-Standard Vehicles in Polish service" (35D32) | Toro Model | 1/35 | Decals. Markings for AB41 Armored Car, M8 Greyhound and possibly the Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen. |
| "Captured & Non-Standard Vehicles in Polish service" (48D15) | Toro Model | 1/48 | Decals. Markings for AB41 Armored Car, M8 Greyhound, Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen. |
| M8/M20 Engine & Compartment (VP1442) | Verlinden Productions | 1/35 | For Tamiya Kit |
| M8 Interior & Exterior Detail Set (VP1453) | Verlinden Productions | 1/35 | For Tamiya Kit |
| M8/M20 Stowage Compartments (VP1455) | Verlinden Productions | 1/35 | For Tamiya Kit |
| M8/M20 Wheels | Verlinden Productions | 1/35 |
Model Photos
| Model Kit | Source/Provider |
| M8 Greyhound Armored Car (1/35 Tamiya) Model Kit Photos | Chuck Aleshire - Shorewood, IL |
| M8 Greyhound Armored Car Model Kit Photos (1/35- Tamiya) | Steve Allen - Monticello, Iowa USA |
| M8 Greyhound Armored Car Model Kit Photos (1/35- Tamiya) | Frank Blanton - Richmond, Virginia USA |
| M8 Greyhound (Canadian General Rockingham's Converted Command Vehicle) Model Photos | Steve Guthrie - Peterborough, ONT Canada |
| M8 Greyhound Armored Car Model Kit Photos (1/35- Tamiya) | John Staehle - Deming, New Mexico USA |
| M8 Greyhound Armored Car Model Photos (1/35 Tamiya) | Dave Williams - UK (Owner/Editor of Dave's Tank Workshop Website) |
