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| M1 armored car | |
|---|---|
 M1 armored car | |
| Type | Armored car |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | James Cunningham |
| No. built | 12 |
| Specifications | |
| Crew | 4 |
Main armament | M2 machine gun |
Secondary armament | 2 or 3 x .30 (7.62 mm) machine guns |
| Engine | 8-cylinder gasoline |
| Suspension | wheels, 4X6 |
Operational range | 250 miles |
| Maximum speed | 55 MPH |
The M1 armored car was a four-wheel drive American armored car tested by the United States Army Ordnance Department in 1931 and briefly in 1932. It was built by James Cunningham, Son and Company of Rochester, New York, and during testing demarcated as the Model T4.[1][2]
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