INFANTRY TANK (A15) VALENTINE Mk. V

INFANTRY TANK (A15) VALENTINE Mk. V
Image: Valentine Mk. V (IWM)
Year1942
Vehicle TypeHeavy Tank
Origin & DesignerBritain/Vickers
Numbers Produced1.216
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x OQF 2 pdr L/50 Mk. IX Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-5° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Powered)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightNo. 30 Mk. IIS
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm Besa Machine Gun (Coaxial).
1 x .303 Bren Machine Gun (AA Mount).
Smoke Discharger2 x 2in Smoke Mortars
Ammunition Carried60 x 40mm & 1.575 x 7.92mm + 600 x .303 & 18 x Smoke Rounds
Height2.27m
Width2.62m
Length5.41m
Combat Weight16.257m
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth0.91m
Trench Crossing2.28m
Obstacle Clearance0.83m
Climbing Ability32°
RadioNo. 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 60mm.
Hull Sides: 60mm.
Hull Rear: 60mm.
Hull Top: 20mm.
Hull Bottom: 7mm.
Gun Mantle: 65mm.
Turret Front: 65mm.
Turret Sides: 60mm.
Turret Rear: 65mm.
Turret Top: 20mm.
EngineGMC 6-71S (Diesel)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range145 km
Maximum Cross Country Range109 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed24 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed18 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesA model Mk. III with the same engine and transmission of the Mk. IV.