| GENERAL
DATA |
| Other Designation(s) |
Light Tank M24
Chaffee |
| Manufacturer(s) |
n.a. |
| Production Quantity |
4731 |
Production Period |
Apr. 1944-Aug. 1945 |
| Type |
Light Tank |
Crew |
4 |
| Length hull/overall (m) |
5.56/5.03 |
Barrel Overhang (m) |
0.53 |
| Width (m) |
3.00 |
Height (m) |
2.77 |
| Combat Weight (kg) |
18400 |
Radio Equipment |
SCR508/528/538 |
| FIREPOWER |
| Primary Armament |
75mm Gun M6 |
Ammunition Carried |
48 |
| Traverse (degrees) |
Hydraulic (360°) |
Elevation (degrees) |
-10° to +15° |
| Traverse speed (360°) |
15 sec. |
Sight |
n.a. |
| Secondary Armament |
1 x .50 caliber MG HB M2 (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
440 |
| 2 x .30 caliber MG M1919A4
(coaxial, bow) |
3750 |
| MOBILITY
CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine Make & Model |
2 x Cadillac Series 44T24 |
Track Links |
75/track |
| Type & Displacement |
2 x V8, 5.7 liters |
Track Width |
40.6 cm |
| Horsepower (max.) |
2 x 148hp@3200rpm |
Track Ground Contact |
285.8 cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
16.1 hp/t |
Ground Pressure |
11.3 psi |
| Gearbox |
2 forward, 1 reverse |
Ground Clearance (m) |
0.46 |
| Fuel |
Gasoline (Petrol) |
Turning Radius (m) |
14.0 |
| Range on/off road (km) |
161 |
Gradient (degrees) |
31° |
| Mileage (liters/100km) |
311 on road |
Vertical Obstacle (m) |
0.91 |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) |
500 |
Fording (m) |
1.02 |
| Speed on/off road |
56 km/h |
Trench Crossing (m) |
2.44 |
| ARMOR
PROTECTION |
| Armor Detail |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull |
25mm@45° |
25mm@88° (front) |
19mm@48° |
13mm@0° |
| 19mm@88° (rear) |
10mm@0° |
| Superstructure |
25mm@30° |
- |
19mm@90° |
13mm@0° |
| Turret |
38mm@30-90° |
25mm@65° R |
25mm@90° |
25mm@0-22° |
| 25mm@70° L |
| Mantlet |
38mm@30-90° |
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- |
- |
| TECHNICAL
DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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