Thursday, February 11, 2016

T9/M22 Locust Light Tank

The M22 Locust was to be a air-portable light tank. The tank was to be carried in a C-54 Skymaster and had a removable turret to allow for easier transport. Used mainly by British and Egyptians.

Variants:
1.
Name: T9/M22 Locust
Type: Light Tank
Origin: United States
Year: 1941
Produced: 830

Length: 3.34 Meters
Width: 2.25 Meters
Height: 1.84 Meters
Weight: 7440 Kilograms
Speed: 56 km/h

Crew: 3 (Commander/loader, Gunner, Driver)

Primary Armament:
-37 mm M6
Secondary Armament:
-7.62 mm M1919A4

Armor:
-Hull
25 mm Front
13 mm Side
13 mm Rear
10 mm Top
13 mm Bottom
-Turret
25 mm Front
25 mm Side
25 mm Rear
19 mm Top

The T9E1 and T9E2 were both prototype variants.

Sources:
http://www.aviarmor.net/tww2/tanks/usa/light_m22_locust.htm
http://afvdb.50megs.com/usa/m22locust.html
http://ww2db.com/vehicle_spec.php?q=476

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