M5A1
M5A1 STUART Light Tank
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The M5A1 light tank, introduced in 1943, was fitted with a larger turret and additional radio equipment. It was powered by twin Cadillac V-8s coupled to the Cadillac Hydromantic transmission. The M5 became the basis of several variants, generally substituting other weapons for the 37mm gun originally fitted in the M5 turret. A M5A1 couldn’t knock out another M5A1 at distances exceeding 700 m. They were totally useless against German tanks, although the M5A1 could wipe out trucks and halftracks. |
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Technical Specification: |
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| Weight: | 15 t | Length: | 4,52 m |
| Width: | 2,44 m | Height: | 2,23 m |
| Engine: | 250 HP | Speed: | 58 km/h |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 212 ltr | Range: | 96 km |
| Weapons: | |||
| Primary: | 1 x 37 mm M6/L57 | Secondary: | 3 x MG .30 cal |
| Ammunition: | |||
| Primary: | 111 x 37 mm | Secondary: | 7.000 x .30 cal |
| Front hull protection: | 51 mm | Crew: | 4 |
| Radio | SCR508/528/538 | ||
| Series: | 4.621 | Year of Production: | 1943 - 1945 |
2002 © Copyright Peter Domes - Date of last change: 2012-01-21