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* [[M5A1 (5th arm.div.)|M5A1 Stuart (5th Arm.Div.)]] | * [[M5A1 (5th arm.div.)|M5A1 Stuart (5th Arm.Div.)]] | ||
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| + | === M5A1 Stuart === | ||
| + | The second variant of the M5 Stuart series, the main difference of the M5A1 was the improved M3A3 turret. The M3A3 turret had a bustle on the rear, which was used to house the SCR 508 radio with the antenna protruding from the rear roof of the turret. The pintle mount for the .30 cal (7.62 mm) M1919A4 machine gun was moved to the right side of the turret, and the commander could fire it while partially inside the tank. The pistol ports were removed on this turret, and the M5A1 also had an escape hatch under the assistant driver's position. Additionally, the tank was sealed better to prevent any leakage of water. | ||
== Variants (in-game)== | == Variants (in-game)== | ||
===Light Tanks=== | ===Light Tanks=== | ||
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* [[M3 Stuart]] | * [[M3 Stuart]] | ||
** [[M3A1 Stuart]] | ** [[M3A1 Stuart]] | ||
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===SPG=== | ===SPG=== | ||
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* [[M8 Scott|M8 HMC Scott]] | * [[M8 Scott|M8 HMC Scott]] | ||
** [[M8A1|M8A1 GMC Scott]] | ** [[M8A1|M8A1 GMC Scott]] | ||
Revision as of 21:02, 27 July 2020
Contents
Description
The Light Tank, M5 Stuart is a later iteration of the M3 Stuart, with an redesigned hull and a better engine.
The designation M5 was chosen to not be confused with the Medium Tank M4 Sherman.
Vehicles
Rank II
Design
M5A1 Stuart
The second variant of the M5 Stuart series, the main difference of the M5A1 was the improved M3A3 turret. The M3A3 turret had a bustle on the rear, which was used to house the SCR 508 radio with the antenna protruding from the rear roof of the turret. The pintle mount for the .30 cal (7.62 mm) M1919A4 machine gun was moved to the right side of the turret, and the commander could fire it while partially inside the tank. The pistol ports were removed on this turret, and the M5A1 also had an escape hatch under the assistant driver's position. Additionally, the tank was sealed better to prevent any leakage of water.
Variants (in-game)
Light Tanks
SPG
Media
- Videos
