| Manufacture Dates |
1942
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
3427 |
| Weight |
12.3
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
4
|
| M.G's small |
3
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
5.08
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.54
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.31
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
34
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
20
(mph) |
| Range Road |
135
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
-
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
54
|
| Horse Power |
250
|
| Power/Weight |
20.32
(HP/tonne) |
|
The Light Tank M3A3 (Stuart V)also known as Stuart V was a light tank , 3427 of which were used by the americans between 1942 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 4 and was 2.54 metres wide, 5.08 metres long, 2.31 metres high and weighed 12.3 tonnes.
Powered by a 250hp petrol engine the Light Tank M3A3 (Stuart V) was capable of a road speed of 34mph and a cross country speed of 20mph. The 54 gallon fuel capacity gave the Light Tank M3A3 (Stuart V) a road range of 135 miles
Based on the light tank chassis, the vehicle was armed with 3 light machine guns, a 37mm Antitank Gun M3 with a muzzle velocity of 885m/sec which was capable of penetrating 48mm of armour at 800metres |
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