The Art Of Tank Warfare - Chris Keeling

M5A1 Stuart
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Type: Tank Top Speed: 64 KPH (28 off-road)
Availability: Nov 42 – May 45 Redline: 3400 RPM (2800 average)
Playability: Wingman only Armor:
Main Armament: M6 37mm L/53 Hull Front: 67mm
Depression/Elevation: -9°/+20° Hull Sides: 38mm
Secondary Armament: Hull MG, Coax MG, Hull Rear: 12mm
AA MG
Ammunition: 123 (37mm), 6,250 (MG) Hull Top: 12mm
Smoke: None Superstructure Front: 67mm
Turret Traverse: 20 seconds Superstructure Sides: 38mm
Radio: Yes Superstructure Rear: 12mm
Target Size: Small Superstructure Top: 12mm
Height: 2.51 meters Mantlet: 20mm
Weight: 14.6 tons Turret Front: 67mm
Ground Pressure: 1.2 kg/cm 2 Turret Sides: 38mm
Maximum Slope: 27° Turret Rear: 20mm
Maximum Vertical: 0.61 meters Turret Top: 12mm
The M5A1 light tank was designed as the successor to the M3 series of light tanks in 1942, and actually
mounted the same turret as the M3A3 version. The armor thickness was increased on this vehicle, and the hull
and engine were modified to boost performance as well. Fuel capacity was increased, and the frontal armor
angle was increased to provide better protection. 8,884 M5 series tanks were manufactured, including 6,810
M5A1, before manufacture ceased in October, 1944. This vehicle was used until the end of the war, although
it was superceded by the M24 Chaffee light tank in late 1944. The chassis of the M5 also provided the basis
for the M8 GMC.
Options: Hedgehog plow.