The T42 was an experimental medium tank intended to succeed the M46. The turret from this tank is mounted on the M47 Patton II. A British Liaison Officer suggested the 20-Pounder would be better than the M3A1 however the T119 was chosen.
Variants:
1.
Name: T42
Type: Medium Tank
Origin: United States
Year: 1948
Produced: 6
Length: 6.35 Meters
Width: 3.51 Meters
Height: 3.17 Meters
Weight: ~46170 Kilograms
Speed: 48 km/h
Crew: 5
Primary Armament:
-84 mm 20-Pounder OR
-90 mm M3A1 OR
-90 mm T119 OR
-90 mm T119E1
Secondary Armament:
-12.7 mm Gun AND
-7.62 mm M1919A4 OR
-12.7 mm Gun
Gun Flexibility:
19° Elevation
10° Depression
Armor:
-Hull
102 mm Front
76 mm Side
51 mm Rear
25 mm Top
22 mm Bottom
-Turret
100 mm Front (110 mm Gun Shield)
64 mm Side
76 mm Rear
25 mm Top
Sources:
Hunnicutt Patton
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