M24 Light Tank Chaffee
18 ton tank armed with a 3in/L40 gun. Designed to replace the older M3/M5 series, they are employed in US Armoured Divisions alongside the M25 medium. Developed by the Ordnance Corps and Cadillac, every effort was made to keep the weight under 20 tons, even to go as far as to develop an new lightweight 3in.
Specifications M24 Chaffee
Dimensions:
- Length: 18 ft.
- Width: 9 ft 4in
- Height: 8 ft 1in
Weight:18 tons
Armament:
- 1 3in M6/L40
- 1 0.50 cal M2HB, 2 0.30-06 cal M1919A4
Speed: 36mph (road) 20-30mph (cross-country)
Engine: 2 x Cadillac Twin 44T24 V-8 110hp each total 220hp
Power/Weight Ratio: 10.86/ton
Transmission: Automatic
Suspension: Torsion Bar
Protection:
- Hull Front: 1in
- Hull Sides: 0.75in-1in
- Hull Rear: 0.75in
- Turret: 1.5in
Crew: 5
Constructors: Cadillac Motor Car Division (General Motors)