Priest

Type: Self propelled gun Nationality: USA
By mounting the 10.5 cm howitzer on the chassis of a Lee/Grant, the allies got their most widely used self-propelled gun. The kind of pulpit near the the place of the pilot earned it the surname of "Priest".
The B1 variant quickly superseded the orginal version with an additional MG. The B2 variant was basically the same as the B1 but built by another firm.
The Priest first saw action during the Campaign in Tunisia.
Identification: The rounded pulpit near the 10.5 cm howitzer is characteristic of the "Priest". The running gear is the one of a Grant. There are return rollers on the center above the bogies.
Built by N/A N/A
Other designation(s): M7 (Priest)
Based on: Lee/Grant

VariousWeight (combat ready): 23 tons
Length: 6.19 meters
Width: 2.87 meters
Height: 2.54 meters
Crew: 7 men

Armor & Armament1 105 mm M2A1 L/22.5 howitzer
1 .50 HB M2 machine gun
Maximum Armour: 62 mm

PropulsionEngine: Ford GAA
Power: 450 HP
Specific power: 20 HP / ton
Speed (*): 40 kph

ProductionFrom: 1942
To: 1945

(*) on road

Production & Usage
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Users: USA

A M-7 taking part in the liberation of Europe. Notice the round pulpit on the left of the vehicle, which earned it the surname of "Priest"