M3A3 Stuart

GENERAL DATA
Other Designation(s) Light Tank, M3A3 Stuart
Manufac­turer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity 3427 Production Period Sept. 1942-Sept. 1943
Type Light Tank Crew 4
Length /hull (m) 5.03 Barrel Overhang (m) n.a.
Width (m) 2.52 Height (m) 2.57
Combat Weight (kg) 14700 Radio Equipment SCR508/528/538
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 37mm Gun M6 Ammu­nition Carried 174
Traverse (degrees) Hydraulic (360°) Elevation (degrees) -10° to +20°
Traverse speed (360°) 15 sec. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 3 x .30 caliber MG M1919A4 (AA, coaxial, bow) Ammu­nition Carried 7500
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Continental W-670-9A Track Links 66/track
Type & Displace­ment R7, 10.9 liters Track Width 29.5 cm
Horse­power (max.) 262hp @2400rpm Track Ground Contact 297.2 cm
Power­/Weight Ratio 17.8 hp/t Ground Pressure 11.9 psi
Gearbox 5 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.42
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 12.8
Range on/off road (km) 217 Gradient (degrees) 31°
Mileage (L/100km) 230 on road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.61
Fuel Capacity (liters) 500 Fording (m) 0.91
Speed on/off road 50 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 1.83
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 44mm @67° 25mm @90° 25mm @70° 13mm @0°(front)
10mm @0°(rear)
Super­structure 25mm @42° 25mm @70° 25mm @90°(lower) 13mm @0°
25mm @31°(upper)
Turret 38mm @80° 32mm @90° 32mm @90° 13mm @0-15°
Mantlet 51mm @76-90° - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available M3A3 Stuart by D.P. Dyer
REFERENCES
St, StIA

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