| Manufacture Dates |
1944
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
830 |
| Weight |
7.45
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
3
|
| M.G's small |
1
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
3.97
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.25
(mtr) |
| Height |
1.74
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
40
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
30
(mph) |
| Range Road |
135
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
-
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
55
|
| Horse Power |
162
|
| Power/Weight |
21.73
(HP/tonne) |
|
The Light Tank T9E1 (M22 Locust)also known as Locust was a light tank , 830 of which were used by the americans between 1944 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 3 and was 2.25 metres wide, 3.97 metres long, 1.74 metres high and weighed 7.45 tonnes.
Powered by a 162hp petrol engine the Light Tank T9E1 (M22 Locust) was capable of a road speed of 40mph and a cross country speed of 30mph. The 55 gallon fuel capacity gave the Light Tank T9E1 (M22 Locust) a road range of 135 miles
Based on the light tank chassis, the vehicle was armed with 1 light machine gun, 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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