| Manufacture Dates |
1941
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
94 |
| Weight |
8.5
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
3
|
| M.G's small |
1
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
4.38
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.71
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.12
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
30
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
20
(mph) |
| Range Road |
125
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
-
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
-
|
| Horse Power |
149
|
| Power/Weight |
17.52
(HP/tonne) |
|
The Light Tank Mk VIII Harry Hopkinsalso known as Harry Hopkins was a light tank , 94 of which were used by the british between 1941 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 3 and was 2.71 metres wide, 4.38 metres long, 2.12 metres high and weighed 8.5 tonnes.
Powered by a 149hp petrol engine the Light Tank Mk VIII Harry Hopkins was capable of a road speed of 30mph and a cross country speed of 20mph. The Light Tank Mk VIII Harry Hopkins had a road range of 125 miles
Based on the light tank 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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