Description
Add a strong piece of Cold War armored vehicle history to your collection with this Technical Manual TM 9-1005-307-24P. This manual covers the XM27 powered 20mm gun mount cupola, the M26 powered .50 cal machine gun mount cupola, and the M26 manual .50 cal machine gun mount cupola. It is dated March 1973.
Historical Significance
The XM27 and M26 cupolas were part of the Army’s move toward protected vehicle weapon stations.
The M26 cupola was tied to .50 cal machine gun use. The XM27 powered cupola gave the M114A2 scout vehicle a 20mm gun system. The XM27 used the M139 20mm autocannon, which gave the vehicle more firepower for scout and support roles.
This manual is from the Cold War period. It fits well with collections focused on M114 armored vehicles, 20mm gun mounts, .50 cal cupolas, and Army vehicle weapons.
What This Manual Covers
This manual covers parts and tools for:
- Cupola, Powered, 20mm Gun Mount, XM27 (FSN 2510-232-6165)
- Cupola, Powered, Caliber .50 Machine Gun Mount, M26 (P/N 10942271)
- Cupola, Manual, Caliber .50 Machine Gun Mount, M26 (P/N 10935870)
- Organizational maintenance
- Direct support maintenance
- General support maintenance
- Depot repair parts and tools
The manual is listed as a repair parts and special tools list for the XM27, M26 powered cupola, and M26 manual cupola systems.
Why This Manual Matters
This manual helps show the support side of armored vehicle weapon systems. The cupola was not just a mount. It was the crew’s weapon station on the vehicle.
Army manuals like this were working books. They helped troops identify, service, and support real equipment in the field.
For collectors, this manual pairs well with M114 vehicle displays, XM27 cupola parts, M26 cupola parts, M139 20mm gun references, and Cold War Army manual sets.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 9-1005-307-24P, covering the 20mm XM27 Powered Cupola, .50 cal M26 Powered Cupola, and .50 cal M26 Manual Cupola, dated March 1973.
This listing is for the manual only unless stated otherwise. No cupola, gun mount, cannon, machine gun, vehicle, ammunition, tools, repair parts, case, or extra items are included unless shown or noted.
Ideal For
- XM27 cupola collectors
- M26 cupola collectors
- M114 armored vehicle displays
- U.S. Army technical manual collectors
- 20mm gun mount reference sets
- .50 cal vehicle weapon displays
- Museum and archive libraries
- Military vehicle restorers
Approx length 11", Approx width 8", Approx height 1", Approx weight 2lbs.
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