Tanks of World War II
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Light Tank Mark VIB
GENERAL DATA
Formal Designation Light Tank Mark VIB
Manufacturer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity n.a. Production Period n.a.
Type Light Tank Crew 3
Length /hull (m) 3.95 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width (m) 2.06 Height (m) 2.22
Combat Weight (kg) 4900 Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 12.7mm .5-inch MG Ammunition Carried 400
Traverse (degrees) Manual (360°) Elevation (degrees) n.a.
Traverse speed (360°) - Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 7.7mm .303-inch Vickers MG (coaxial) Ammunition Carried 2500
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Meadows ESTB/A or B Track Links n.a.
Type & Displacement In6 Track Width 24.1 cm
Horsepower (max.) 88hp@2800rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power/Weight Ratio 18.0 hp/t Ground Pressure 8.3 psi
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) n.a.
Fuel n.a. Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 209 Gradient (degrees) n.a.
Mileage (liters/100km) n.a. Vertical Obstacle (m) n.a.
Fuel Capacity (liters) n.a. Fording (m) n.a.
Speed on/off road 56/40 km/h Trench Crossing (m) n.a.
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 4mm to 14mm
Superstructure
Turret
Mantlet
REFERENCES
BT, TWWII, MCE, TW