M2A3 LIGHT TANK

M2A3 LIGHT TANK
Image: M2A3 Light Tank (U.S. Library of Congress)
Year1938
Vehicle Type[@type]
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced73
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver & Assistant Driver)
Main ArmamentLeft Turret: 1 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun.
Right Turret: 1 x .30 cal M1919A4 Machine Gun.
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +20°
Turret Traverse180° (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 (Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried1.579 x .50 cal & 2.730 x .30 cal
Height2.30m
Width2.50m
Length2.43m
Combat Weight9.500 kg
Ground Clearance0.36m
Fording Depth1.10m
Trench Crossing1.52m
Obstacle Clearance0.61m
Climbing Ability26°
RadioSCR 210
ArmourUpper Hull Front: 16mm.
Lower Hull Front: 22mm.
Upper Hull Sides: 16mm.
Lower Hull Sides: 16mm.
Hull Rear: 16mm.
Hull Top: 13mm.
Hull Bottom: 9.53mm.
Turret Front: 22mm.
Turret Sides: 22mm.
Turret Rear: 22mm.
Turret Top: 6mm.
EngineContinental W-670-9 (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range130 miles (209 km)
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
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 differences between the M2A2 and M2A3 are minor, the M2A3 offered a smoother ride and rear hull was modified.