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M5A1 Stuart

GENERAL DATA
Other Desig­nation(s) Light Tank, M5A1 Stuart
Manufac­turer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity 6810 Production Period Nov. 1942-Jun. 1944
Type Light Tank Crew 4
Length /hull (m) 4.84 Barrel Overhang (m) n.a.
Width (m) 2.29 Height (m) 2.57
Combat Weight (kg) 15500 Radio Equipment SCR508/528/538
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 37mm Gun M6 Ammu­nition Carried 147
Traverse (degrees) Hydraulic (360°) Elevation (degrees) -12° to +20°
Traverse speed (360°) 15 sec. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 3 x .30 caliber MG M1919A4 (AA, coaxial, bow) Ammu­nition Carried 6750
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model 2 x Cadillac Series 42 Track Links 66/track
Type & Displace­ment 2 x V8, 5.7 liters Track Width 29.5 cm
Horse­power (max.) 2 x 148hp @3200rpm Track Ground Contact 297.2 cm
Power­/Weight Ratio 19.1 hp/t Ground Pressure 12.6 psi
Gearbox 4 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.42
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 12.8
Range on/off road (km) 161 Gradient (degrees) 31°
Mileage (L/100km) 252 on road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.46
Fuel Capacity (liters) 405 Fording (m) 0.91
Speed on/off road 58 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 1.62
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 38-64mm @67-90° 29mm @90°(front) 25mm @73° 13mm @0°(front)
15mm @90°(rear) 10mm @0°(rear)
Super­structure 29mm @42° - 25mm @90°(lower) 13mm @0°
25mm @41°(upper)
Turret 44mm @80° 32mm @90° 32mm @90° 13mm @0-15°
Mantlet 51mm @76-90° - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available M5A1 Stuart Late Production by D.P. Dyer
REFERENCES
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