| Manufacture Dates |
1935
- 1945
|
| Quantity Produced |
8275 |
| Weight |
16
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
3
|
| M.G's small |
1
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
5.46
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.65
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.31
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
15
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
8
(mph) |
| Range Road |
90
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
-
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
-
|
| Horse Power |
135
|
| Power/Weight |
8.43
(HP/tonne) |
|
The Inf Tank Mk III (Valentine)also known as Valentine was a infantry tank , 8275 of which were used by the british between 1935 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 3 and was 2.65 metres wide, 5.46 metres long, 2.31 metres high and weighed 16 tonnes.
Powered by a 135hp petrol engine the Inf Tank Mk III (Valentine) was capable of a road speed of 15mph and a cross country speed of 8mph. The Inf Tank Mk III (Valentine) had a road range of 90 miles
Based on the valentine chassis, the vehicle was armed with 1 light machine gun, a Ordnance Q.F. 2pdr with a muzzle velocity of 792m/sec which was capable of penetrating 47mm of armour at 800metres |
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