| Manufacture Dates |
1940
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
- |
| Weight |
26.5
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
4
|
| M.G's small |
1
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
5.69
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.62
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.46
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
15
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
8
(mph) |
| Range Road |
100
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
61
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
56
|
| Horse Power |
190
|
| Power/Weight |
7.16
(HP/tonne) |
|
The Inf Tank Mk II (Matilda IV C.S.)also known as Matilda was a infantry tank used by the british between 1940 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 4 and was 2.62 metres wide, 5.69 metres long, 2.46 metres high and weighed 26.5 tonnes.
Powered by a 190hp petrol engine the Inf Tank Mk II (Matilda IV C.S.) was capable of a road speed of 15mph and a cross country speed of 8mph. The 56 gallon fuel capacity gave the Inf Tank Mk II (Matilda IV C.S.) a road range of 100 miles and a cross country range of 61 miles.
Based on the matilda chassis, the vehicle was armed with 1 light machine gun, a Ordnance Q.F. 3inch Howitzer with a muzzle velocity of 650m/sec which was capable of penetrating 85mm of armour at 800metres |
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