T16E2 units

[Didier Huybrechts]

hi,

where can I find information about the units that used T16 carriers and especially T16E2?

thanks
Didier

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Hello Didier,

I guess you are asking because of the T16E2's for sale in Argentina?

From my webpage http://www.mapleleafup.nl/t16carrier/history.html:

T16E2:
a Mark II version, the T16 E2, was authorized to replace the T16 in production in 1945. It was an elongated vehicle designed for improved stability and better bogie loading without major change in the spare parts required. The front bogie was moved back 6 inches, the rear bogie was moved back 9 inches and reversed, and the drive axle was moved back 8 inches. It also featured disc road wheels with synthetic rubber tyres. The only noted problems in Aberdeen Proving Ground tests related to tracks and bogie wheels (too much maintenance and wear) and the brake linings (sort life span). The T16E2, however, was cancelled before production began.

It wasn't till the T16E2's showed up in Argentina, that anyone realised that this type was actually produced - see quote above: available research sources stated it wasn't. My guess is the Argentinians got batches of vehicles of no use to anyone else, like the T16E2 and the FGT with the late style body. Both were very late if not post-war production, which did not see action during WW2.
But that is no reason not to go and get yourself a nice Carrier, though!

As for more information on the use of the T16, see my webpage and related threads here on MLU.

HTH,
Hanno

[Didier Huybrechts]

Thank you for your answer Hanno, you are a bible for me with your information

yes indeed I am in contact to repatriate Argentine t16e2

But it seems that the t16e2 have not been delivered on the European front?
Difficult to find good info

Anyways, thank you

Didier

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Didier Huybrechts

But it seems that the t16e2 have not been delivered on the European front?

Didier,

Indeed, they were very late if not post-war production, and did not see action during WW2.

But hey, it's a carrier so I'd say go for it! If you want a T16 as used on the European front, keep looking as they come up for sale regularly.

HTH,
Hanno

[Didier Huybrechts]

Hello Hanno
where did you see the Argentine t16 for sale?
Do you know the company that sells?
It seems that Argentina's export is difficult
In addition without the knowledge of buying abroad I am a little worried
Any information to reassure me is good to take

thanks
didier

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Didier,

Ricardo advertised some here on MLU, see http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=17608

I don't have experience with buying and shipping from Argentina, and
I would advise to get help from someone who does.

Regards,
Hanno

[Didier Huybrechts]

hanno,

do you know who has to buy the t16 in 2011
Is this someone from the forum?
Its opinion could be useful

thanks
didier

[m606paz]

Hi Didier
There is a lot of T16E2 here in Argentina.
http://foro.aacvm.com.ar/viewtopic.p...p=69935#p69935