From: Nigel Hay -MILWEB (Nigel@milweb.net)
Date: Fri Sep 10 2004 - 10:36:02 PDT
Design/Production
Mk II: Built by Vickers-Armstong starting in 1929.1
Mk III: Production started in 1934.
Mk IV: Based on an experimental design by Vickers in 1933.1 Production
started in 1934.
Mk V: Produced in 1936.
Description
Had the engine in the front beside the driver.
Mk II or IIB: The turret was rectangular with sloping sides. There was a
hatch in the rear of the turret for the commander, and one in front of the
driver. Had 2 sets of twin bogies with a raised rear idler. The Mk IIA had
some improvements made and became available in 1933.
Mk III: The turret narrower and shorter. Over the engine was a grille.
Mk IV: First British tank to have the hull extending over the tracks. The
turret was rounder that previous models. Had twin bogies plus a single
bogie.
Mk V: First light British tank with a 3 man crew.1 It was longer as a rear
idler was added. Had a larger turret with sloping sides. Two MGs were in the
turret. A smoke discharger was mounted on the right side of the turret. This
could be fired by a bowden cable. The size of the driver's hatch was
reduced. To allow for larger fuel tanks the rear was lengthened, which added
to the weight in the back and improved handling.1 Return roller was added.1
Usage
Mk II: Used primarily for patrol in the British empire.1 In 1935 the 7th
Light Tank Company in Quetta, India, was called out to patrol the streets
after an earthquake to prevent looting.1 They also used their vehicles to
pull down the damaged buildings.1
Most vehicles used for training until 1942. Some Mk IIA and IIB were in
Western Desert Force in 1940. MK IIAs used by a South African battalion in
the Abyssinian campaign (1941).1
Mk III: Most vehicles used for training until 1942. Mk IIIs used by a South
African battalion in the Abyssinian campaign (1941).
Mk IV: Some were with front line units at beginning of war. Most were used
for training.
Mk V: Some were with front line units at beginning of war. Most were used
for training.
Mk II or IIB Mk III Mk IV Mk V
Crew Commander, driver
21 Commander, driver Commander, driver
21 Commander, gunner, driver
31
Physical Characteristics
Weight 10,080 lb
4.5 tons1
4,572 kg1 9,520 lb, 4.6 tons1, 4,675 kg1 10,740 lb, 4.15 tons1, 4,165
kg1
Length w/gun 11' 9"1,
3.5 m1
12' 11' 2"1, 3.4 m1 12' 10", 12' 1"1, 3.68 m1
Length w/o gun
Height 6' 7"1,
1.9 m1
6' 11" 6' 8.5", 7'1, 2.13 m1 7' 3"1, 2.21 m1
Width 6' 3"1,
1.9 m1 6' 11.5", 6' 9"1, 2.06 m1 6' 9"1, 2.06 m1
Ground clearance
Ground contact length
Ground pressure
Turret ring diameter
Armament (mm)
Main .303 (7.7 mm) Vickers MG1
B: Vickers .303 MG
Vickers .50 MG Vickers .303 cal (7.7 mm) OR .50 cal (12.7 mm)1 Vickers .50
cal (12.7 mm) MG1
Secondary Vickers .303 cal (7.7 mm) MG1
MG
Side arms
Quantity
Main
Secondary
MG
Side arms
Armor Thickness (mm) 4 - 101 4 - 121 4 - 121
Hull Front, Upper 15 12 12
Hull Front, Lower
Hull Sides, Upper
Hull Sides, Lower
Hull Rear
Hull Top
Hull Bottom 10 4 4
Turret Front 10
Turret Sides
Turret Rear
Turret Top 4
Engine (Make / Model) Rolls-Royce1 Meadows1 Meadows1 ESTL
Transmission
Capacity
Performance
Traverse 360° 360° 360°
Max Speed 30 mph1,
48 kph1 36 mph, 35 mph1, 56 kph1 32 mph1, 51 kph1
Cross Country 20 mph 28 mph 25 mph
Road radius 130 miles1, 150 miles,
209.2 km1 130 miles, 125 miles1, 200 km1 130 miles, 125 miles1, 200 km1
Turning Radius
Elevation Limits +37° to -11° +37° to -10° +37° to -10°
Fording depth 2' 3" 2' 2'
Trench crossing
Vertical Obstacle
Suspension (Type) Horstmann coil spring Horstmann coil-spring Horstmann
coil-spring
Wheels each side 4 4 4
Return rollers each side 1 1 11
Track length
Tires
Track width 9.5" 9.5" 9.5"
Track centers/tread 5' 2.5" 5' 8.5" 5' 8.5"
Production 1929-1941: 36 1935- 1935-: 22
Sources:
The Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles - The Comprehensive
Guide to Over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles From 1915 to the Present Day,
General Editor: Christopher F. Foss, 2002
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