M3
Stuart
Primary Allied tank at the start of World War II. Later, replaced by the M4 Sherman.
M3
The inital production version
M3A1
Update number one
M3A3
Had a heightened round tube above the turret.
Production
Built by American Car and Foundry during September 1942 - September
1943. Of 3,427 produced, 2433 went to the Allies receiving Lease
Lend (mainly to British Commonwealth: Australia, China and Russia), the rest
went to the US military.
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Weight |
32,400 pounds (loaded) |
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Crew |
Four
(driver, gunner, loader, commander) |
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Max. Speed |
25 mph |
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Armor |
25mm hull |
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Turret |
37mm gun |
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MG |
(3) .30 caliber MG (flexible AA mount on
turret, coaxial turret, in bow mount. |
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