INFANTRY TANK (A15) VALENTINE Mk. VII

INFANTRY TANK (A15) VALENTINE Mk. VII
Image: Valentine Mk. VII (IWM)
Year1942
Vehicle TypeHeavy Tank
Origin & DesignerCanada/Canadian Railway Company
Numbers Produced1.420 (Com
Crew3 (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 .30 Cal M1919A4 Machine Gun (Coaxial).
1 x .303 Bren Machine Gun (AA Mount).
Smoke Discharger2 x 2in Smoke Mortars
Ammunition Carried60 x 40mm & 3.150 x .30 Cal + 600 x .303 & 18 x Smoke Rounds
Height2.27m
Width2.63m
Length5.41m
Combat Weight17.690 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth0.91m
Trench Crossing2.36m
Obstacle Clearance0.91m
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
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 Speed15 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesCanadian built version of a Mk. VI but with a new radio set and other minor internal changes.