M1 Convertible Medium Tank (barbette)
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | - |
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| Type | Convertible Medium Tank |
Radio Equipment | ? |
| Manufacturer(s) | Rock Island Arsenal |
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| Crew | 4 ( Commander in superstructure, Gunner in superstructure, Driver in hull left front, Assistant driver in hull right front ) |
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| Production Quantity | 3 |
Date of first acceptance | 1935 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | inferior to 12000 kg |
Ground pressure | ? kg/cm² |
| Length /hull | 4.90 m |
Length w/Gun | 4.90 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 0 m |
Height | 2.00 m |
| Width | 2.30 m |
Ground clearance | 0.34 m |
| Fire height (75 mm gun) | ? |
Turret ring diameter | ? |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | .50 caliber MG M2 (12.7 mm) (1) |
Ammunition Carried | ? |
| Traverse | ? (Manual) |
Elevation | ? (Manual) |
| Traverse speed (360°) | ? |
Sight | ? |
| Secondary Armament | 5 x .30 caliber MG M1919A4 (7.62 mm) (2) |
Ammunition Carried | ? |
| Location | 1: Barbette front - 2: Barbette
front, Barbette sides, Barbette rear, bow |
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| ARMOR | |||
| Assembly | Riveting
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| Maximum Thickness | 16 mm |
Minimum Thickness | 6.4 mm |
| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Continental |
Type & Displacement | 7 cylinder |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 268 hp |
Power/Weight Ratio | ? hp / ton |
| Gearbox | ? |
Steering | Controlled differential, steering levers when
tracked, steering wheel when wheeled |
| Brakes | ? |
Fuel Capacity | 301 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Christie helical springs |
Road wheels | 4 dual road wheels |
| Track return rollers | - |
Sprocket-Wheels | 14-tooth rear drive |
| Idler Sprockets | At front of track |
Shock absorbers | - |
| Track Type | Central guides (1/2); Dry pin | ||
| Width | 300 mm |
Pitch | 120 mm |
| Links(shoes) | ? |
Track ground contact | ? m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 71 km/h on wheels 48 km/h on tracks |
Range | ? km on wheels ? km on tracks |
| Mileage | ? L/100km |
Maximum grade | ?° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | ? m |
Vertical obstacles | ? m |
| Maximum fording depth | ? m |
Minimum turning diameter | ? m |
| Sources | |||
| AFV Database | Vehicles.com | - |
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