/Vehicles/Allies/UK/01-LightTanks/Vickers-PatrolJohnson-Tropical.htm | Up-dated: - |
1 partial prototype built only (1½ Built). Johnson’s report filed in 1920 suggested that the use of tanks in those conditions (the heat and rugged terrain of India, and the north-west frontier) was entirely possible. He went even further to suggest a family of vehicles all based upon a common chassis would be needed. The family was to consist of a tank, an amphibious vehicle, a supply carrier and gun carrier variants. As far as it is known, only the tank version, known as the Light Tropical Tank, and the Supply Carrier were built. In 1923, after the series of failures, Philip Johnson’s tank design department was closed down, and Johnson disappears from the records. Of the Tropical Light Tank, no further record can be found. It was likely scrapped, or used as a range target. |
General |
Type:
Light Tank |
Dimensions |
Length: ? m | Width: ? m | Height: ? m | Weight: 5150 kg |
Armament |
Main: Likely two machine guns in two separate turrets. |
Armor |
Maximum: ? mm | Minimum: ? mm |
Automotive & Suspension |
Engine:
Taylor engine | Horsepower: 45 hp |
Power/weight ratio: 8.74 hp/t Suspension: Spring cable, and Rackham steering clutches. Transmission: Sliding Bevel Gear box ( Speeds: 4 forward, 1 reverse) |
Performances |
Maximum Speed : 24 km/h (road), 11 km/h (Cross country) | Range: ? km |