My favorite American light tank of all time, the humble M3 stuart. r/TankPorn
A light tank is a tank variant initially designed for rapid movements in and out of combat,. The M3 Stuart series was an improvement of the M2 with better armor. The new medium tank just entering production in 1940 was the M2A1. This was a poor design with thin armor and a high silhouette.
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Handbook on M2A4, M3 and M3A1 light tanks. Collection type. Library. Call Number. 623.74752 H236 1942. Document type.
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The M3 was the first US tank used by the British, and has since seen action with numerous countries around the world. Prototypes of what became the Light Tank M3 first appeared in 1933. These evolved and were standardised by 1940. Mass production techniques resulted in high standards of reliability, according to legend, led to it being given.
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M3 Light. III. 850. The M3 Light is a Soviet tier 3 premium light tank. The M3 light tank was created in 1938-1941 on the basis of the M2 and entered the mass production in 1941. A total of 13,000 vehicles of different modifications were produced (from M3 to M3A3) and supplied almost to all Allies under Lend-Lease.
M3 Stuart Light Tank.
The M3 Stuart / Light Tank M3, was an American light tank of World War II. An improved version of the tank entered service as the M5 in 1942 to be supplied to British and other Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war. Afterwards, it was used by U.S. and Allied forces until the end of the war.
Tanques y blindados 2ª Guerra Mundial — 1942 Guadalcanal, M3 light tank Peter Dennis
The M3 served initially as a Lend-Lease tank for the British and Soviets; its tour of duty started in November 1941 with the British in North Africa. The Americans called it the Lee; the British referred to it as the Grant.
M3 Stuart Light Tank Walk Around Page 1
VIEW SPECIFICATIONS [+] The M3 "Stuart" Light Tank became the primary light tank vehicle for the United States Army heading into World War 2 (1939-1944). The vehicle's design was influenced by the preceding M2 Light Tank product and retaining some of its established qualities including use of a 37mm main gun, a four-man crew, and road speed.
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The M3 saw service with American forces in the Philippines when the Japanese invaded in December 1941. Feedback from these actions led to improvements incorporated in the M3A1, which began production in May 1942, including the addition of a gyro stabilizer for the 37mm main gun and a power traverse for the turret.
M3 "Honey" light tank, full of MGs and with the annoying 37 mm gun r/TankPorn
The M3 Light Tank series were the first vehicles delivered to Australia during the Second World War under the Lend Lease scheme. They were also the first tanks used by an Australian armoured unit in the jungle against the Japanese in New Guinea in late 1942. Australia received both M3 and M3A1 types, and both petrol and diesel engined versions.
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Design of the M3 light tank The M3 was built under the light of recent events in France. The quick fall of France, due to inadequate tactics, quickly led the US Army Corps to think about a new doctrine, which led to an independent US armored force.
Tank Archives Light Tank M3 America's First Thousand
The M3 Stuart was THE allied light tank of World War 2. Good armour, good gun, good mobility, and loved by it's crews. It's development began with the T2, co.
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The Stuart was also the light tank counterpart of the M3 Lee, which was a medium tank. M3 Stuart Development. Observing events in Europe and Asia during World War II, American tank designers realized that the Light Tank M2 was becoming obsolete and set about improving it. The upgraded design, with thicker armor, modified suspension and new gun.
M3 Stuart Light Tank.
The M-3 Stuart (Honey) and M-5 Series Light Tanks evolved from the M-1 Combat Car and the M-2 Light Tank that were developed in the early 1930s after Chief of Staff General Douglas MacArthur mechanized the United States Army.
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The M3 Stuart/Light Tank M3, was an American light tank of World War II. An improved version of the tank entered service as the M5 in 1942 to be supplied to British and other Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war. Afterwards, it was used by U.S. and Allied forces until the end of the war.
M3 Stuart Light Tank Walk Around Page 1
The M3 Stuart, officially Light Tank, M3, was an American light tank of World War II.. It was supplied to British and other Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war. Thereafter, it was used by US, Australian. and Allied forces until the end of the war. With a crew of 4, it is armed with a 37 mm gun and a coaxial machine gun and weighs 12,500 kilograms.
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The M3 (Stuart Mk. I and II) The M3 was the first production model. Most of these were provided to the British and Commonwealth forces through Lend-Lease. Some were immediately thrown into action in Northern Africa, where they immediately became popular for their speed, sturdiness and reliability.