What is tucker turret?

The Tucker Turret is a gun turret developed and used during World War II by the U.S. Army. It was designed to provide a rapid-firing, high-velocity weapon that could be mounted on tanks, trucks, and other vehicles. The turret got its name from its designer, Daniel Tucker.

The Tucker Turret was a hydraulic system that allowed for rapid, 360-degree rotation of the gun platform. The turret could be equipped with a range of weapons, including the M2 Browning machine gun, the M1919A4 machine gun, and the 37mm M6 cannon.

One notable feature of the Tucker Turret was its ability to fire both horizontally and vertically, making it effective against both ground and air targets. The turret also had a range of up to 1,000 meters.

While the Tucker Turret was well-received by U.S. military personnel, production of the turret was limited and it did not see widespread use during the war. Today, examples of the Tucker Turret can be found in military museums and private collections.