Wednesday, October 21, 2015

M1918 Ford 3-Ton Light Tank

The M1918 was one of the first American produced light tank. It did not service in any battles.
Variants:

1.
Name: M1918 Ford 3-Ton
Type: Light Tank
Origin: United States
Year: 1918
Produced: 15

Length: 4.26 Meters
Width: 1.80 Meters
Height: 1.80 Meters
Weight: 3,000 Kilograms
Speed: 13 km/h

Crew: 2 (Commander and Gunner)

Primary Armament:
-7.62  mm M1919 OR
-7.62 mm Marlin
Secondary Armament:
-None

Gun Flexibility:
19° Elevation
19° Depression
11° Left
11° Right

Armor:
-Hull
13 mm Front
13 mm Side
10 mm Rear
6.4 mm Top
6.4 mm Bottom

Sources:
http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=679
http://www.tanks.net/world-war-one-tanks/ford-3-ton-tank.html
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/m1918-lt.htm
http://www.aviarmor.net/tww2/tanks/usa/light_ford_3ton.htm
http://afvdb.50megs.com/usa/3tonm1918.html
Hunnicutt-Stuart

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