M2A2 LIGHT TANK

M2A2 LIGHT TANK
Image: M2A2 Light Tank (U.S. Army/Life Magazine)
Year1935
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced19
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver & Assistant Driver)
Main ArmamentLeft Turret: 1 x .50 cal M2HB H.M.G. or 1 x .30 cal M1919A4 M.M.G.
Right Turret: 1 x .30 cal M2HB H.M.G. or .30 cal M1919A4 M.M.G.
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 M2HB H.M.G. or .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 Weight8.660 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 Front: 16mm.
Turret Sides: 16mm.
Turret Rear: 16mm.
Turret Top: 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]
NotesThe M2A2 had a twin turret design, with the commander stationed in the left hand turret. The turrets could obstruct each other’s field of fire.