M2A1 LIGHT TANK

M2A1 LIGHT TANK
Image: M2A1 Light Tank (U.S. National Guard)
Year1935
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced19
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver & Assistant Driver)
Main Armament1 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament1 x .30 cal M1919A4 Machine Gun (Coaxial).
1 x .30 cal M1919A4 Machine Gun (Bow).
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried1.625 x .50 cal & 4.700 x .30 cal.
Height2.30m
Width2.40m
Length4.14m
Combat Weight8.523 kg
Ground Clearance0.38m
Fording Depth1.10m
Trench Crossing1.20m
Obstacle Clearance0.61m
Climbing Ability26°
RadioSCR 210
ArmourUpper Hull Front: 16mm.
Lower Hull Front: 16mm.
Upper Hull Sides: 13mm.
Lower Hull Sides: 13mm.
Hull Rear: 6.4mm.
Hull Top: 6.4mm.
Hull Bottom: 6.4mm.
Turret Fronts: 16mm.
Turret Sides: 16mm.
Turret Rears: 16mm.
Turret Tops: 6.4mm.
EngineContinental R-670-3 (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range130 miles (209 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range68 miles (110 km)
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed36 mph (58 kph)
Maximum Cross Country Speed18 mph (29 kph)
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesIn its pilot stage this vehicle was initially known as the T2, and was later designated as the M2A1 light tank. The M2A1 was designed along similar lines as the M1 Combat Car, but mounted a new cylindrical turret with a cupola. The main armament was .50 cal machine gun.