FM 30-42 Identification of Foreign Armored Vehicles - German, Japanese, Russian, Italian and French 1941

MHI
:opy 3
WAR DEPARTMENT
BASIC FIELD MANUAL
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
IDENTIFICATION OF
FOREIGN ARMORED VEHICLES
GERMAN, JAPANESE, RUSSIAN
ITALIAN, AND FRENCH
June 20, 1941
REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED BY
DOD DIR. 5200.1 R
BY
Reference
30-42
BASIC FIELD MANUAL
IDENTIFICATION OF
FOREIGN ARMORED VEHICLES
GERMAN, JAPANESE, RUSSIAN
ITALIAN, AND FRENCH
Prepared under direction of the

Chief of Staff
REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED BY
AUTHQRHY/JF QQD DIR. 5200.1R
UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON : 1941
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, June 20, 1941.
FM 30-42, Military Intelligence, Identification of Foreign
Armored Vehicles, German, Japanese, Russian, Italian, and
French, is published for the information and guidance of all
concerned.
[A. G. 062.11 (4-2-41).]
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OP WAR I

G. C. MARSHALL,
Chief of Staff.
OFFICIAL :
E. S. ADAMS,
Major General,
The Adjutant General.
Distribution:
D (3); B (5); R 1, 3, 4,10 (5), 2, 5, 6, 7,17 (10); Bn 2, 5,
6, 7, 9 (10), 17 (15); C 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 (5), 17 (15);
IBn7 (15); I C 2, 7 (15).
(For explanation of symbols, see FM 21-6.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. General. Paragraph Page

Purpose._---—-----_-_—__— 1 1
Scope ____ __ ___________ 2 1
Method of identification and clas
sification of armored vehicles.—_ 3 1
II. Armored vehicles of the German Army_— 3
III. Armored vehicles of the Japanese Army_—- 55
IV. Armored vehicles of the Russian Army___._ 87
V. Armored vehicles of the Italian Army____ 109
VI. Armored vehicles of the French Army_..._ 135
FM 30-42
BASIC FIELD MANUAL
IDENTIFICATION OF FOREIGN ARMORED VEHICLES
GERMAN, JAPANESE, RUSSIAN, ITALIAN, AND
FRENCH
SECTION I
GENERAL
• 1. PURPOSE.—The purpose of this manual is to serve as a
guide in the identification of foreign armored vehicles. The
material has been secured from many sources. It is the best
available but may be incomplete and, in some respects,
inaccurate.
• 2. SCOPE.—This manual, containing illustrations with ex
planatory data relative to foreign armored vehicles, German,
Japanese, Russian, Italian, and French, is published for lim
ited distribution. When illustrations are not given, blank
spaces have been left so that they may be added when pro
vided. The manual will be used for instruction of officers
and men in the appearance and general characteristics of
armored vehicles and will be safeguarded as prescribed in
AR 380-5.
• 3. METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF AR
MORED VEHICLES.—For method of identification and classifi
cation of foreign armored vehicles see FM 30-40.
SECTION n
ARMORED VEHICLES OP THE GERMAN ARMY
GERMAN
ARMY
SCOUT CAR
HORCH LEICHTER PANZERSPAHWAGEN I
(HORCH LIGHT ARMORED CAR)
1. Crew: Two or three (gunner Horsepower:
and driver; sometimes ra Horsepower per ton
dio operator also). 12. Drive:
2. Armament: One machine 13. Speed:
pistol and one machine Cross country: 20 miles
gun mounted for ground per hour.
or antiaircraft fire. Road: 53 miles per hour.
3. Ammunition: Maximum:
4. Armor, thickness: 14. Cruising radius, at _-_ ——
Upper structure: speed __-— miles.
( (Plates all set 15. Operating distance without
at angle. refill:
Front: Proof against 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
0.39-inch armor - pierc- 17. Turning radius:
Sides: ing sm all 18. Suspension, type: Normal
0.31-inch. ammunition automobile type.
all around.) 19. Performance:
5. Turret: No. Ground clearance:
_. Vision:
6. Climbs _———° slopes.
7. Ventilation: Negotiates vertical obsta
8. Communications: Some cars cle ___ high.
of this type possess radio. Crosses trenches ——__
9 Dimensions: wide.
Length: 10 feet. Fords streams ———— deep.
Width: 7 feet. 20. Remarks: Open top has grat
Height: 5 feet. ing to hold out grenades
10. Weight: 4 tons (4 wheels). but is vulnerable to fire
11. Motor: from above.
Type:
Cooling system:
IDENTIFICATION OP FOREIGN ARMORED VEHICLES
GERMAN SCOUT CAR

AR'MY HORCH LEICHTER PANZERSPAHWAGEN I
(HORCH LIGHT ARMORED CAR)
Front Rear
GERMAN
ARMY
SCOUT CAR
LEICHTER PANZERSPAHWAGEN
(LIGHT ARMORED CAR)
M-I
1. Crew: Two (driver and gun Horsepower per ton:
ner) or three (if fitted with 12. Drive:
radio). 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One light ma Dross country:
chine gun (mounted for Road: 50 miles per hour.
ground or antiaircraft Maximum:
fire). 14. Cruising radius, at ___ —
3. Ammunition: speed _—. miles.
4. Armor, thickness: 15. Operating distance without
Upper structure: Less than refill:
0.39-inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 0.39-inch. Proof 17. Turning radius:
against armor-piercing 18. Suspension, type: Normal
small arms ammunition automobile type.
only in front. 19. Performance:
Sides: Less than 0.39-inch. Ground clearance:
5. Turret: No. Climbs _—_° slopes.
6. Vision: Negotiates vertical ob
7. Ventilation: stacle -___ high.
8. Communications: Some cars Crosses trenches ____
of this type possess radio. wide.
9. Dimensions: Fords streams —_ deep.
Length: 10 feet 0 inches. 20. Remarks: This type isi con
Width: 5 feet 7 inches. structed for light scouting
Height: 5 feet 5 inches. purposes. It possesses a
10. Weight: 1.77 tons (4 wheels). completely open top. The
11. Motor: machine gun is provided
Type: with a shield. Believed
Cooling system: now to be an obsolescent
Horsepower: type.
GERMAN SCOUT CAR

ARMY LEICHTER PANZERSPAHWAGEN
(LIGHT ARMORED CAR)
M-I
Top
Front Rear
Side
GERMAN
ARMY
SCOUT CAR
HORCH LEICHTER PANZERSPAHWAGEN II
(HORCH LIGHT ARMORED CAR II)
1. Crew: Two (driver and gun 12. Drive:
ner-commander) . 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One 20-mm ma Cross country: 20 miles
chine gun; one machine per hour
pistol. Road: 53 miles per hour.
4. Armor, thickness: 14. Cruising radius, at .___-
Upper structure: speed .___ miles.
Plates all set 15. Operating distance withou:
at angle. refill:
Fror.t: Proof against 16. Gsar speeds and ratios:
0.39 inch. armor-pierc 17. Turning radius:
Sides: ing small 18. Suspension, type: Normal
0.31 inch. arms ammu- automobile type,
nit Ion all 19. Performance:
around. Ground clearance:
5. Turret: Yes. Climbs _ _ ° slopes.
6. Vision: Negotiates vertical ob
7. Ventilation: stacle ____ high.
8. Communications: Crosses trenches
9. Dimensions: wide.
Length: 10 feet. Fords streams ___ deep.
Width: 7 feet. 20. Remarks: An alternative
Height: 5 feet 2 inches. model of the Horch Pan-
0. Weight: 4.2 tons. zerspahwagen I, with
.1. Motor: slightly larger turret. It
Type: has the same large open
Cooling system: ing on the top protected
Horsepower: by a grating only.
Horsepower per ton:
GERMAN
ARMY
SCOUT CAR
HORCH LEICHTER PANZERSPAHWAGEN II
(HORCH LIGHT ARMORED CAR II)
Top
Front Rear
Side
GERMAN
ARMY
SCOUT CAR
SCHWERER PANZERSPAHWAGEN 36
(HEAVY ARMORED CAR TYPE 1936)
1. Crew: Pour (two drivers, one Type: V-8.
gunner-commander, one Cooling system: Water.
gunner) (one driver acts Horsepower:
as radio operator). Horsepower per ton:
2. Armament: One 20-mm ma- 12. Drive:
chine gun; one machine 13. Speed:
pistol. Cross country: 20 miles per
3. Ammunition: 1,800 rounds hour.
for light machine gun; 200 Road: 40 miles per hour.
rounds for heavy gun. Maximum: 50 miles per
4. Armor, thickness: hour.
tipper structure: 0.39 inch. Reverse: 30 miles per hour.
All 14. Cruising radius, at _„_
Front: 0.59 inch. armor speed _ _ _ miles.
Sides: 0.39 inch. plates 15. Operating distance without
Turret: 0.59 inch. set at refill: 180 miles.
angle. 16. Gear speeds and ratios: 5
5: Turret: Yes. gear speeds.
6. Vision: 17. Turning radius: 10 to 12 feet.
7. Ventilation: 18. Suspension, type: Normal
8. Communications: Some of automobile type.
this type have radio with 19- Performance:
rigid frame aerial which Ground clearance:
reduces traverse of turret Climbs ———_° slopes.
guns to 150° and blocks Negotiates vertical ob
antiaircraft fire. stacle ___ high.
9. Dimensions: Crosses trenches _...
Length: 16 feet. wide.
Width: 7 feet 4 inches. Fords streams ____ deep.
Height: 8 feet. 20. Remarks: This car carries a
10. Weight: 6>/& tons (6 wheels). smoke-producing a p p a -
11. Motor: ratus. Believed now to be
an obsolescent type.
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GERMAN
ARMY
SCOUT CAR
SCHWERER PANZERSPAHWAGEN 36
(HEAVY ARMORED CAR TYPE 1936)
View
Front Bear
Side
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GERMAN
ARMY
SCOUT CAR
8 RAD PANZERSPAHWAGEN
(8-WHEEL HEAVY ARMORED CAR)
1. Crew: Four or five (two driv Type:
ers, one gunner- com Cooling system:
mander, one gunner) (il Horsepower:
fitted with radio, also a Horsepower per ton:
radio operator). 12. Drive:
2. Armament: One 20-mm ma 13. Speed:
chine gun; one light ma Cross country:
chine gun. Road:
3. Ammunition: Maximum: 53 miles per
Upper structure: 14. Cruising radius, at ______
Front: 0.79 inch. speed —_ miles.
Sides: 0.2 to 0.79 inch. 15. Operating distance without
Turret: 1.18 inches. refill:
5. Turret: Yes. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
6. Vision: 17. Turning radius:
7. Ventilation: 18. Suspension, type: Normal
8. Communications: Certain automobile type.
cars of this type possess 19. Performance:
radio. Ground clearance:
9. Dimensions: Climbs ___° slopes.
Length: 17 feet 6 inches. Negotiates vertical obsta
Width: 8 feet. cle ____ high.
Height: 8 feet 9 inches. Crosses trenches ____
10. Weight: 9 to 10 tons (8 wide.
wheels). Pords streams _____ deep.
11. Motor: 20. Remarks:
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GERMAN SCOUT CAR

ARMY 8 RAD PANZERSPAHWAGEN
(8-WHEEL HEAVY ARMORED CAR)
View
Front Rear
Side
314752°—41———2
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GERMAN
ARMY
ARMORED CAR
(NEW MODEL)
1. Crew: 12. Drive:
2. Armament: 13. Speed:
3. Ammunition: Cross country:
4. Armor, thickness: Road:
Upper structure: Maximum:
Front: 14. Cruising radius, at ___
Sides: speed —_ miles.
5. Turret: 15. Operating distance without
6. Vision: refill:
7. Ventilation: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
8. Communications: 17. Turning radius:
9. Dimensions: 18. Suspension, type:
Length:' 19. Performance:
Width: Ground clearance:
Height: Climbs -.__° slopes.
10. Weight: Negotiates vertical obsta
11. Motor: cle —_ high.
Type: Crosses trenches
Cooling system: wide.
Horsepower: Fords streams ______ deep.
Horsepower per ton: 20. Remarks:
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GERMAN ARMORED CAR

ARMY (NEW MODEL)
Top
Front Rear
Side
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GERMAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
K I-KRUPP
1. Crew: Two. Cross country: 12 miles
2. Armament: Two machine per hour.
guns. Road:
4. Armor, thickness: per hour.
Upper structure: 14. Cruising radius, at ___
Front: 0.50 inch. speed ___ miles.
Sides: 15. Operating distance without
5. Turret: refill:
6. Vision: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
7. Ventilation: 17. Turning radius:
8. Communications: 18. Suspension, type: Caterpillar
.9. Dimensions: 4 rollers; 1 tension wheel
Length: at rear; 3-track suspen
Width: sion wheel.
Length: 19. Performance:
10. Weight: 5.5 tons metric. Ground clearance:
11. Motor: Climbs ————" slopes.
Type: Negotiates vertical ob
Cooling system: stacle ___ high.
Horsepower: Crosses trenches ______
Horsepower per ton: wide.
12. Drive: Fords streams ____ deep.
13. Speed: 20. Remarks: Believed to be an
obsolete type.
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GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY K I-KRUPP
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Front Bear
Side
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GERMAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
PZ KW I (PANZER KRAPTWAGEN I)
(MAYBACH TYPE)
1. Crew: Two (driver and gun Cross country: 12 miles per
ner) . hour.
2. Armament: Two 7.9-mm ma Road: 32 miles per hour.
chine guns coaxially Maximum:
mounted on roller type 14. Cruising radius, at . —— -
mounting. speed ____ miles.
3. Ammunition: 1,625 rounds 15. Operating distance without
(armor-piercing). refill: 95 miles.
4. Armor, thickness: 0.55 inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Upper structure: 17. Turning radius:
Front: 18. Suspension, type: Five-
Sides: spoked bogie wheels, 1
5. Turret: Turret has a rounded independently sprung, and
back, very squat, and is the last 4 being connected
mounted on the right by an outside girder bear
hand side of tank. er. Rear idler wheels al
6. Vision: most on the ground. Four
7. Ventilation: track support wheels.
8 Communications: Radio re- 19. Performance:
ceiver. Ground clearance: 1 foot.
9. Dimensions: Climbs 45° slopes.
Length: 13 feet. Negotiates vertical obsta
Width: 6 feet 5 inches. cle _—__ high.
Height: 5 feet 8 inches. Crosses trenches 4 feet 7
10. Weight: 5.7 tons. inches wide.
11. Motor: Fords streams 2 feet deep.
Type: V-8. 20 Remarks: A large number of
Cooling system: Air. these tanks are in exist
Horsepower: 90 to 100. ence and may be converted
Horsepower per ton: into machine-gun carriers.
12. Drive: Front sprocket. No more being manufac
13. Speed: tured.
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GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY PZ KW I (PANZER KRAFTWAGEN I)
(MAYBACH TYPE)
View
Front Rear
Side
19
GERMAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
PZ KW II (PANZER KRAPTWAGEN II)
(MAYBACH TYPE)
1. Crew: Three (gunner, driver, 13. Speed:
radio operator). Cross country: 18 miles
2. Armament: One 20-mm ma per hour.
chine gun; one light ma Road: 28 miles per hour.
chine gun in roller-type Maximum:
mountings. 14. Cruising radius, at ______
3. Ammunition: speed ___- miles.
4. Armor, thickness: Thickest 15. Operating distance without
known, 0.59 inch. refill: 125 miles.
Upper structure: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 17. Turning radius:
Sides: 18. Suspension, type: Five large
5. Turret: Similar to PZ KW I bogie wheels, Christie
with flat back. type; 4 track support
6. Vision: wheels. Older types have
7. Ventilation: 6 small bogies, 4 con
8. Communications: Radio re nected by girders.
ceiver. 19. Performance:
9. Dimensions: Ground clearance:
Length: 14 feet, 8 inches. Climbs ____° slopes.
Width: 6 feet. Negotiates vertical obsta
Height: 5 feet, 6 inches. cle 1 foot 11 inches high.
10. Weight: 9 tons. Crosses trenches 4 feet 11
11. Motor: inches wide.
Type: V-8. Fords streams 2 feet 6
Cooling system: Air. inches deep.
Horsepower: 125. 20. Remarks: This tank may be
Horsepower per ton: 13.9. converted into a flame
12. Drive: Front sprocket. thrower.
GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY PZ KW II (PANZER KRAFTWAGEN H)
(MAYBACH TYPE)
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Front Bear
Side
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GERMAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
TK, TKP, OR TKS
(EX-POLISH)
1. Crew: Two (driver and gun 12. Drive:
ner). Brake—front sprocket.
2. Armament: Two 7.9-mm 13. Speed:
Hotchkiss machine gun Cross country: 25 miles
(1 spare). per hour.
3. Ammunition: 2,360 rounds. Road: 31V4 miles per hour.
4. Armor, thickness: . Maximum:
Upper structure: [ 0.15 inch 14. Cruising radius, at ___
Front: \ to speed ___ miles.
Sides: [0.39 inch. 15. Operating distance without
5. Turret: None. refill: 85 miles.
6. Vision: Periscope attach 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
ment. 17. Turning radius:
7. Ventilation: 18. Suspension, type: Two pairs
8. Communications: Mag. of bogles, Garden-Lloyd.
9. Dimensions: 19. Performance:
Length: 8 feet 6 Inches.
Width: 6 feet. Ground clearance: 1 foot.
Height: 4 feet 6 inches. Climbs 45" slopes.
10. Weight: 2.5 tons. Negotiates vertical obstacle
11. Motor: 1 foot 4 inches high.
Type: 4-cylinder Ford or Crosses trenches 5 feet
6-cylinder Fiat. wide.
Cooling system: Water. Fords streams 1 foot 8
Horsepower: 24 horsepow inches deep.
er, 4-cylinder Ford; 45 20. Remarks: May be equipped
horsepower, 6-cylinder with 20-mm machine
Fiat. guns and used as anti
Horsepower per ton: 9.6 or tank machine-gun carriers.
18, depending on motor Poland had 750 of these
installed. tanks.
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GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY TK, TKP, OR TKS
(EX-POLISH)
Top
Front Bear
Side
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GERMAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
TN HP
(EX-CZECH)
Crew: Three or four (driver, Horsepower: 125.
commander, two gunners). Horsepower per ton: 14.1
Armament: One 37-mm gun; to 10.4.
one machine gun mounted 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
coaxlally in turret; one 13. Speed:
machine gun on hull at Cross country:
driver's left. Road: 26 miles per hour.
Ammunition: 90 rounds for Maximum:
37-mm; 2,700 rounds for 14. Cruising radius, at _-_.._
machine gun. speed _..__ miles.
Armor thickness: Thickest 15. Operating distance without
known now 1 inch, being refill: 125 miles.
raised to 2 inches. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type: 4 large
Sides: bogie wheels, 3 track sup
Turret: Bound turret sur port wheels, low rear idler
mounted by round observ- wheel.
tion cupola on righthand 19. Performance:
side. Ground clearance: 1 foot,
Vision: 4 inches.
Ventilation: Climbs 40° to 45° slopes.
Communications: Radio, Negotiates vertical obsta
flag, and lamp. cle 2 feet, 8 inches high.
Dimensions: Crosses trenches 6 feet, 5
Length: 15 feet, 2 Inches. inches wide.
Width: 6 feet, 9 inches. Fords streams ___ deep.
Height: 7 feet, 4 inches. 20. Remarks: A large number
10. Weight: 8.5 tons (being have been delivered to
raised to 12.5 tons). Germany. With increased
11. Motor: armor may be used as an
Type: 6-cylinder. infantry tank.
Cooling system: Water.
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GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY TNHP
(EX-CZECH
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GERMAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
7 TP
(EX POLISH)
1. Crew: Three (driver, gun Horsepower: 100.
ner, and commander— Horsepower per ton: 10.6.
wireless operator). 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
2. Armament: One 37-mm Bo- 13. Speed:
fors; one light machine Cross country:
gun coaxially mounted. Road: 22 miles per hour.
3. Ammunition: 80 rounds for Maximum:
gun; 4,000 rounds for ma- 14. Cruising radius, at .__-
chine gun. speed —_ miles.
known 0.7 Inch. May refill: 90 miles.
be increased to 0.8 inch 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
to 1 Inch. 17. Turning radius:
Upper structure: 18. Suspension, type: 8 small
Front: bogie wheels; high front
Sides: driving sprocket; spoked
5. Turret: High turret with rear idler wheel; four-
long-barreled gun In round track support wheels.
mounting. 19. Performance:
6. Vision: Ground clearance: 1 foot
7. Ventilation: 3 inches.
8. Communications: Radio. Climbs 40° slopes.
9. Dimensions: Negotiates vertical ob
Length: 15 feet. stacle 2 feet 6 inches
Width: 7 feet 11 inches. high.
Height: 7 feet 2 inches. Crosses trenches 6 feet
10. weight: 9.5 tons. wide.
Type: 6-cylinder Diesel. 20. Remarks:
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GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY 7 TP
(EX POLISH)
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Front Rear
Side
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GERMAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
LT 35 S2a
(EX-CZECH)
1. Crew: Three (driver, gunner, 12. Drive: Bear sprocket.
radio operator-com- 13. Speed:
mander). Cross country:
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun, Road: 16 miles per hour.
two light machine guns Maximum:
(1 coaxlally mounted, 1 on 14. Cruising radius, at ..._
ball-mounting forward in speed ——_ miles.
hull). 15. Operating distance without
3. Ammunition: refill: 70 miles.
4. Armor, thickness: Thickest 16. Gear speeds and ratios.
known, 0.95 inch. 17. Turning radius:
Upper structure: 18. Suspension, type: Eight
Front: small bogie wheels. One
Sides: independent; 2 bogies and
5. Turret: Oblong face, cylin twin bogie wheel on rocker
drical back; observation with leaf springing. Four
cupola on top left side; track support wheels.
37-mm and machine gun Both idler wheel and rear
side by side in oblong driving sprocket have large
face. outside rim which over
6. Vision: laps the edge of the track.
7. Ventilation: 19. Performance:
8. Communications: Radio and Ground clearance:
flag. Climbs 40° slopes.
9. Dimensions: Negotiates vertical ob
Length: 16 feet 2 inches. stacle 2 feet 7 inches
Width: 7 feet 6 inches. high.
11. Motor: Fords streams 2 feet 7
Type: 6-cylinder. inches deep.
Cooling system; 20. Remarks:
Horsepower: 110.
Horsepower per ton: 9.6.
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GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY LT 35 S2a
(EX-CZECH
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Front Rear
Side
314752° 29
GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY TNHS 38
1. Crew: Cross country:

2. Armament: 37-mm guns. Road:
4. Armor, thickness: 14. Cruising, radius, at ._.-_.
Upper structure: speed _—_ miles.
Front: 15. Operating distance without
Sides: refill:
5. Turret: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
7. Ventilation: 18. Suspension, type:
8. Communications: 19. Performance:
Length: Climbs -——_° slopes.
Width: Negotiates vertical obsta
Height: cle ____ high.
10. Weight: 8 tons. Crosses trenches ___
11. Motor: wide.
Type: Fords streams ____ deep.
Cooling system: 20. Remarks: It Is reported that
Horsepower: this tank, can be trans
Horsepower per ton: ported in modified Ju 90
12. Drive: and Focke-Wulf 200 air
13. Speed: planes.
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GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY TNHS 38
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Front Bear
Side
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GERMAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
LIGHT COMMANDERS TANK
1. Crew: Three (driver, gunner, 13. Speed:
and commander). Cross country:
2. Armament: One 7- to 9-mm Road: 32 miles per hour.
machine gun in ball Maximum:
mounting. 14. Cruising radius, at „_-__
3. Ammunition: speed .___ miles.
4. Armor, thickness: 0.55-inch. 15. Operating distance without
Upper structure: refill: 95 miles.
Front: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Sides: 17. Turning radius:
5. Turret: None. Hull built up 18. Suspension, type: Five
to rigid square top with spoked bogie wheels, 1 in
boxlike cupola. dependently sprung and
6. Vision: the last four connected by
7. Ventilation: an outside girder bearer.
8. Communications: Radio. Rear idler wheels almost
9. Dimensions: on the ground. Four
Length: 13 feet. track support wheels.
Width: 6 feet 5 inches. 19. Performance:
Height: 5 feet 8 inches. Ground clearance: 1 foot.
10. Weight: 5.7 tons. Climbs 45° slopes.
11. Motor: Negotiates vertical ob
Type: V-8. stacle ___ high.
Cooling system: Air. Crosses trenches 4 Jeet 7
Horsepower: 90 to 100. inches wide.
Horsepower per ton: 15.8. Fords streams 2 feet deep.
12. Drive: 20. Remarks: Armored office
with fixed square turret.
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GERMAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY LIGHT COMMANDERS TANK
Top
Front Bear
Side
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GERMAN
ARMY
LIGHT AMPHIBIAN
F 4 HE
(EX-CZECH)
Crew: Three (gunner, driver, Road: 28 miles per hour.
and commander). Maximum:
Armament: One or two light In water: 3'/2 miles per
machine guns. hour.
Ammunition: 4,000 rounds. 14.. Cruising radius, at __
Armor, thickness: speed ____ miles.
Upper structure: 15. Operating distance without
Front: refill: 90 miles.
Sides: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
5. Turret: Small round turret 17. Turning radius:
with light machine gun on 18. Suspension, type: Four large
ball mounting and round bogie wheels. High front
look-out cupola. idler wheel. Float which
Vision: comes down as far as the
Ventilation: top of the bogie wheels.
Communications: Radio, The vehicle has twin
flag, and lamp. screws at the rear.
Dimensions: 19. Performance:
Length: 17 feet 6 inches. Ground clearance: 1 foot.
Width: 7 feet 7 Inches. Climbs 35° to 45° slopes.
Height: 6 feet II inches. Negotiates vertical obsta
10. Weight: 6.3 tons. cle _____ high.
11. Motor: Crosses trenches 7 feet 1
Type: 4-cylinder. inch wide.
Cooling System: Water. Fords streams ___ deep.
Horsepower: 120. Amphibian.
Horsepower per ton: 19.4. 20. Remarks: One hundred of
12. Drive: Front sprocket. , these known to exist. An
13. Speed: improved model may have
Cross country: been produced.
GERMAN LIGHT AMPHIBIAN

ARMY P 4 HE
(EX-CZECH)
Top
Front Rear
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Side
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GERMAN
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
PZ KW III (PANZER KRAPTWAGEN III)
(MAYBACH TYPE)
1. Crew: Three or four (driver 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
and. two gunners). 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun Cross country:
and one machine gun Road: 28 miles per hour.
coaxially mounted; one Maximum:
machine gun on hull. 14. Cruising radius, at ____
3. Ammunition: speed _— — _ miles.
known, 1 inch to 1.18 refill:
inches. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type:
Sides: (1) Six small independent
5. Turret: Similar to PZ KW bogie wheels with
II with small, round conn heavy rubber tires.
ing tower. (2) Eight small bogie
6. Vision: wheels.
7. Ventilation: (3) Five large bogie
8. Communications: Radio. wheels, Christie
9. Dimensions: type; three track
Length: 16 feet 5 inches. support wheels.
Width: 7 feet 6 inches. 19. Performance:
Height: 7 feet 6 inches. Ground clearance:
10. Weight: 18 tons; 16 tons Climbs ____° slopes.
metric. Negotiates vertical obsta
:l. Motor: cle ——— high.
Type: Crosses trenches _-_-
Horsepower: 300. Fords streams 2 feet 11
Horsepower per ton: 16.7. inches deep.
20. Remarks:
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GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

ARMY PZ KW HE (PANZER KRAPTWAGEN IIP
(MAYBACH TYPE)
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GERMAN
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
PZ KW IV (PANZER KRAFTWAGEN IV)
1. Crew: Four or five (driver, 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
hull gunner, wireless oper 13. Speed:
ator, commander-gunner). Cross country:
2. Armament: One 75-mm Road: 31 miles per hour.
gun; one machine gun Maximum:
coaxially mounted; one 14. Cruising radius, at _____
machine gun in ball speed ___ miles.
mounting. 15. Operating distance without
3. Ammunition: refill:
4. Armor, thickness: Thickest 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
known 1.18-inch to 1.57- 17. Turning radius:
inch. 18. Suspension, type: Caterpil
Upper structure: lar eight independent rol
Front: lers; eight small bogie
Sides: wheels; four track support
5. Turret: Identical with that wheels.
of PZ KW m. 19. Performance:
6. Vision: Ground clearance:
7. Ventilation: Climbs ——__° slopes.
8. Communications: Radio. Negotiates vertical ob
9. Dimensions: stacle — _ high.
Length: 17 feet (approxi Crosses trenches ______
mately) . wide.
Width: 7 feet 3 inches. Fords streams 3 feet 6
Height: 8 feet 6 inches. inches deep.
10. Weight: 22 tons. 20. Remarks: The armor plating
11. Motor: on this type of tank has
Type: been increased recently
Cooling system: which should impair its
Horsepower: 350. performance. Horizontal
Horsepower per ton: 15.9. engine with louvres at
rear at each side of built-
up hull.
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GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

ARMY PZ KW IV (PANZER KRAPTWAGEN IV)
Front Bear
GERMAN
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
CZD-V8-H
(EX-CZECH)
1. Crew: Three or four (driver, Cooling system:
commander, one or two Horsepower: 245.
gunners). Horsepower per ton: 14.8.
2. Armament: One 47-mm gun 12. Drive: Bear sprocket.
and one machine gun co- 13. Speed:
axially mounted in turret; Cross country:
one machine gun in hull, Road: 27 miles per hour.
fore. Maximum:
3. Ammunition: 90 rounds for 14. Cruising radius, at .___
47-mm gun; 3,000 rounds speed ____ miles.
for small arms. 15. Operating distance without
4. Armor, thickness: Thickest refill: 96 miles.
known, 1.25 inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type: Nine bogie
Sides: wheels; independent bogie;
5. Turret: The turret is stream four pairs of bogies each
lined tapering toward the with elliptical leaf spring
rear, surmounted by cupola ing connected by outside
on left hand side. En bearer girder.
trance to turret in hull to 19. Performance:
left behind turret. Ground clearance: 1 foot
6. Vision: 6 inches.
7. Ventilation: Climbs 41° slopes.
8. Communications: Radio and Negotiates vertical ob
lamp. stacle 3 feet 3 inches
9. Dimensions: high.
Length: 17 feet 6 inches. Crosses trenches 7 feet 6
Width: 7 feet 6 inches. inches wide.
Height: 7 feet 8 inches. Fords streams 3 feet 3
10. Weight: 16.5 tons. inches deep.
11. Motor: 20. Remarks:
Type: V-8.
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GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

ARMY CZD-V8-H
(EX-CZECH)
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GERMAN
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
(FRENCH SOMUA S 1935)
1. Crew: Three (driver, gun 13. Speed:
ner, commander). Cross country:
2. Armament: One 47-mm gun; Road: 29 miles per hour.
one light machine gun. Maximum:
3. Ammunition: 120 rounds for 14. Radius of action: 140 miles.
gun: 5,000 rounds for light 15. Operating distance without
machine gun. refill:
4. Armor, thickness: 1%-inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type: nine bogie
Sides: wheels; four bogies with
5. Turret: leaf springing; one inde
6. Vision: pendent bogie wheel; pro
7. Ventilation: tected by skirting.
8. Communications: Radio; 19. Performance:
flag. Ground clearance: 1 foot
9. Dimensions: 4 inches.
Length: 17 feet 6 inches. Climbs 40° slopes.
Width: 6 feet 8 inches. Negotiates vertical ob
Height: 8 feet 10 inches. stacle 2 feet 11 inches
10. Weight: 18 tons. high.
Type: V-8. inches wide.
Cooling system: Water.- Fords streams 3 feet 3
Horsepower: 190. inches deep.
Horsepower per ton: 20. Remarks: Considerable num
12. Drive: Rear sprocket. bers were in existence.
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GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

ARMY (FRENCH SOMUA S 1935)
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GERMAN
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
(FRENCH SOMUA S AU 40)
1. Crew: Three (four?) (driver, Road: 20 miles per hour.
commander, gunner (load Maximum:
er?)). 14. Radius of action: 140 miles.
2. Armament: one 75-mm gun. 15. Operating distance without
4. Armor, thickness: l l/2 -inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type: (Same as
Sides: Serial 8.)
5. Turret: 19. Performance:
8. Communications: Radio; Climbs ————° slopes.
flag. Negotiates vertical ob
9. Dimensions: stacle 2 feet 11 inches
Length: 19 feet 5 inches. high.
Width: 6 feet 11 inches. Crosses trenches 7 feet 10
Height: 8 feet 10 inches. inches wide.
10. Weight: 21.5 tons. Fords streams 3 feet 3
11. Motor: inches deep.
Type: V-8. 20. Remarks: Thirty-two were
Cooling system: Water. in existence. Long-bar
Horsepower: 190. relled 75-mm, gun was
Horsepower per ton: mounted in the hull. Was
12. Drive: Rear sprocket. to be used as armored ar
13. Speed: tillery.
Cross country:
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GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

ARMY (FRENCH SOMUA S AU 40)
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GERMAN
ARMY
HEAVY TANK
PZ KW V/VI (PANZER KRAFTWAGEN V/VI)
1. Crew: Seven or eight (driver, Horsepower per ton: 10.9.
commander, radio opera- 12. Drive: Rear sprocket.
tor, three gunners, loader). 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One 75-mm or Cross country:
one 105-mm gun coax- Road: 20 miles per hour.
ially mounted; one 47-mm Maximum:
or one 37-mm gun; three 14. Cruising radius, at ------
light machine guns. speed - —— - miles.
3. Ammunition: 15. Operating distance without
4. Armor, thickness: Thickest refill: 75 to 85 miles.
known, 1.96 inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type: Almost
Sides: covered by armored skirt
5. Turret: Bound at rear, sur ing. Eleven small bogie
mounted by observation wheels. One independent
cupola to the rear. Two bogie wheel. Five pairs
small auxiliary turrets, of bogies, each pair sprung
with one machine gun on knee action system.
e_ach, one forward to right 19. Performance:
of driver, one behind main Ground clearance:
turret on left. Climbs ———° slopes.
6. Vision: Negotiates vertical obsta
7. Ventilation: cle 4 feet 7 inches high.
8. Communications: Radio. Qrosses trenches 11 feet
9. Dimensions: six inches wide.
Length: 25 to 26 feet. Fords streams 3 feet 6
Width: 9 feet. inches deep.
Height: 10 to 11 feet. 20. Remarks: Massive gun
10. Weight: 32 to 35 tons. mounting with either a
11. Motor: 105-mm gun mounted be
Type: low a 37-mm gun or a 75-
Cooling system: mm gun mounted at side
Horsepower: 350. of a 47-mm gun.
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GERMAN
ARMY HEAVY TANK
PZ KW V/VI (PANZER KRAPTWAGKN V/VI)
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GERMAN
ARMY
STURMGESCHUTZ
1. Crew: 12. Drive:
Front: 14. Cruising radius, at ______
Sides: speed ____ miles.
6. Vision: refill:
Height: Climbs __.__° slopes.
10. Weight. Negotiates vertical obstacle
11. Motor: ____ high.
Type: Crosses trenches _ — — — —
Horsepower: Fords streams _— — - deep.
Horsepower per ton: 20 Remarks:
48
GERMAN STURMGESCHUTZ
ARMY
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GERMAN
ARMY
47-MM ANTITANK GUN ON

SELF-PROPELLED MOUNT
1. Crew: Three. 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
2. Armament: One 47-mm gun. 13. Speed:
3. Ammunition: 100 rounds. Cross country: 12 miles
4. Armor, thickness: % - inch per hour.
welded. Road: 32 miles per hour.
Front: 14. Cruising radius, at _———
Sides: speed _—— miles.
6. Vision: Eye slits, telescopic refill: 95 miles.
sight on 47-mm gun. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
8. Communications: Radio. 18. Suspension, type:
Length: 15 feet. Ground clearance:
Width: 6 feet. Climbs —— —— * slopes.
Height: 4-foot body; top Negotiates vertical obstacle
of shield 8 feet. 10 inches high.
10. Weight: 5 tons. Crosses trenches 5 feet
11. Motor: wide.
Type: V-8. Fords streams———_ deep.
Cooling system: Air. 20. Remarks: Similar to MI
Horsepower: 90 to 100. Light Tank.
Horsepower per ton:
50
GERMAN 47-MM ANTITANK GUN

ARMY ON SErj?-PROPEI*LED
MOUNT
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GERMAN
ARMY
PERSONNEL CARRIER
(Personnel carrier; commanders' car; antitank gun tractor)
1. Crew: One driver, 1 assistant 12. Drive:
driver, 10 passengers. 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One machine Cross country:
gun each end of body for Road:
antiaircraft purposes. Maximum:
3. Ammunition: 44 boxes. 14. Cruising radius, at _______
4. Armor, thickness: 0.1 inch. speed ____ miles.
Upper structure: very thin. 15. Operating distance without
Front: refill:
5. Turret: 17. Turning radius:
6. Vision: 18. Suspension, type:
8. Communications: Ground clearance:
Length: Negotiates vertical obsta
Width: cle —_ high.
Height: Crosses trenches ____
10. Weight: wide.
11. Motor: Fords streams ____ deep.
Type: 20. Remarks:
Cooling system:
Horsepower:
Horsepower per ton:
52
GERMAN PERSONNEL CARRIER

ARMY (Personnel carrier; commanders'
car; antitank gun tractor)
Top
Front Rear
© As antitank tractor. © Commanders' car.

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SECTION III
ARMORED VEHICLES OF THE JAPANESE ARMY
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JAPANESE
ARMY
TANKETTE, ISHIKAWAJIMA, M 2592 (1932)

1. Crew: Two (one driver and Road:
one gunner). Maximum: 30 miles per
2. Armament: One machine hour.
gun in turret. 14. Cruising radius, at .___
3. Ammunition: speed ___ miles.
4. Armor, thickness: 15. Operating distance without
Upper structure: 0.31 to refill:
0.55 inches. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Sides: 18. Suspension, type: four bogie
5. Turret: wheels; two bogies Car-
6. Vision: den-Lloyd system.
8. Communications: Flag. Ground clearance: 1 foot
9. Dimensions: 1 inch.
Length: 10 feet 2 inches. Climbs ____° slopes.
Width: 5 feet 9 inches. Negotiates vertical obsta
Height: 5 feet 4 inches. cle ____ high.
10. Weight: 3 tons. Crosses trenches _______
11. Motor: wide.
Type: 4-cylinder. Fords streams ———— deep.
Cooling system: Air. 20. Remarks: Known as light-
Horsepower: 45. armored vehicle. Used
Horsepower per ton: 15. with armored trailer for
12. Drive: Front sprocket. supply and intercommuni
13. Speed: cation. Based on Carden-
Cross country: Lloyd.
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JAPANESE TANKETTE
ARMY ISHIKAWAJIMA
M2592 (1932)
57
JAPANESE
ARMY
TANKETTE, M 2595 (1935)

1. Crew: Two (one driver and 12. Drive:
one gunner). 13. Speed:
in turret and two machine Road:
guns in hull fore. Maximum: 22 miles per
3. Ammunition: hour.
4. Armor, thickness: 0.47 inch. 14. Cruising radius, at _ — ——
Upper structure: speed ___ miles.
Sides: refill:
7. Ventilation: 18. Suspension, type: Four bogie
8. Communications: Flag. wheels; 2 bogies.
Width: 4 feet 9 inches. Climbs _--__° slopes.
Height: 6 feet 5 inches. Negotiates vertical obsta
1C. Weight: 4 tons. cle ____ high.
11. Motor: Crosses trenches ___-.—
Type: wide.
Cooling system: Air. Fords streams ———- deep.
Horsepower: 70. 20. Remarks:
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JAPANESE TANKETTE
ARMY M 2595 (1935)
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JAPANESE
ARMY
TANKETTE, ISHIKAWAJIMA, M 2598 (1938)

1. Crew: Three (one driver, two 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
gunners). 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One machine Cross country.
gun in turret and one ma Road:
chine gun in hull fore. Maximum: 33 miles per
small arms. 14. Cruising radius, at _ — — _
4. Armor, thickness: 0.55 inch. speed 61 miles.
Front: refill:
6. Vision: 18. Suspension, type: Four bogie
7. Ventilation: wheels; two bogies.
Height: 5 feet 4 inches. cle 2 feet 1 inch high.
Type: Fords streams 2 feet 9
Cooling system: water and inches deep.
air. 20. Remarks: In use in Man
Horsepower: 55. churia.
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JAPANESE TANKETTE
ARMY ISHIKAWAJIMA
M2598 (1938)
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JAPANESE
ARMY
LIGHT TANK, M 2592 (1932)

1. Crew: Three (one driver, two 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
gunners). 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One machine Cross country.
gun in turret; one 13-mm Road:
machine gun in hull fore. Maximum: 28 miles per
4. Armor, thickness: 0.31- to 14. Cruising radius, at _._--__
0.43-inch. speed ___ miles.
Front: refill:
6. Vision: 18. Suspension, type: Six bogie
7. Ventilation: wheels; 3 bogies.
8. Communications: Flag. 19. Performance:
9. Dimensions: Ground clearance: 1 foot.
Height: 6 feet 1 inch. cle 1 foot 8 inches high.
Type: 6-cylinder Mitsu Fords streams 2 feet 6
bishi. iriches deep.
Cooling system: Air. 20. Remarks: Known as heavy
Horsepower: 85. armored vehicle.
Horsepower per ton: 17.
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JAPANESE LIGHT TANK

ARMY M 2592 (1932)
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63
JAPANESE
ARMY
1. Crew: Three (one driver and Cross country:

two gunners). Road:
2. Armament: One machine Maximum: 28 miles per
gun in turret, one ma hour.
chine gun in hull fore. 14. Cruising radius, at _____
3. Ammunition: speed ____ miles.
Upper structure: refill:
5. Turret: 18 Suspension, type: Six bogie
6. Vision: wheels; three bogies.
8. Communications: Flag. Ground clearance: 1 foot
9. Dimensions: 3 inches.
Height: 6 feet. cle 1 foot 8 inches high.
Type: 6-cylinder Mitsu Fords streams 2 feet 8
bishi. inches deep.
Cooling system: Air. 20. Remarks: Trials have been
Horsepower: 85. made with experimental
Horsepower per ton: 12.1. amphibious model of this
12. Drive: Front sprocket. tank.
13. Speed:
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JAPANESE LIGHT TANK

ARMY M 2593 (1933)
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JAPANESE
ARMY

1. Crew: Three (one driver and revolutions per minute.
two gunners). Horsepower per ton: 14.2.
2. Armament: One 47-mm gun 12. Drive:
in turret; two 7.7-mm ma 13. Speed:
chine guns in hull fore. Cross country:
3. Ammunition: 120 rounds 47- Road:
mm; 1,350 machine gun. Maximum: 22 miles per
4. Armor, thickness: 0.47 inch. hour.
Upper structure: 0.47 inch. 14. Cruising radius, at ____
Sides: 0.39 to 0.47 inch. 15. Operating distance without
5. Turret: Single. refill: 120 miles.
6. Vision: Telescopic sights and 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
glass protected slits. 17. Turning radius:
7. Ventilation: Louvres. 18. Suspension, type: Eight bo
8. Communications: Radio. gie wheels; four bogies.
Length: 14 feet 9 inches. Ground clearance: 1.2 feet.
Width: 6 feet 6 inches. Climbs 40° slopes.
Height: 6 feet 6 Inches. Negotiates vertical obsta
10. Weight: 7.7 tons. cle 2.6 feet high.
11. Motor: Crosses trenches _______
Type: wide.
Cooling system: Air. Fords streams 32 feet deep.
Horsepower: 110 at 1,400 20. Remarks:
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JAPANESE UGHT TANK

ARMY M 2595 (1935)
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67
JAPANESE
ARMY

1. Crew: Three (one driver and 13. Speed:
two gunners). Cross country:
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun Road:
and one machine gun. Maximum: 12'/2 miles per
small arms and 250 rounds. 14. Cruising radius, at .______
4. Armor, thickness: 0.37-inch. speed 110 miles.
Upper structure: 0.63-inch. 15 Operating distance without
Front: refill:
6. Vision: 18. Suspension, type: Nine bogie
7. Ventilation: wheels; four bogies; one
8. Communications: independent bogie wheel.
Length: 16 feet 6 inches. Ground clearance:
10. Weight: 7 tons. cle ____ high.
11. Motor: 4-cylinder. Crosses trenches 6 feet 4
Type: Diesel. inches wide.
Cooling system: Fords streams 1 foot 8
. Horsepower: 45. inches deep.
Horsepower per ton: 6.5. 20. Remarks:
12. Drive:
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JAPANESE
ARMY H-Satioti©© maS !®£Q5?Qa@cM»Ss9$ (1939)
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JAPANESE
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
COPY OP VICKERS-ARMSTRONG 6-TON
ALTERNATIVE A (1936)
1. Crew: Three. 12. Drive:
2. Armament: Two machine 13. Speed:
guns. Cross country:
3. Ammunition: Boad: 22 miles per hour.
4. Armor, thickness: 0.51-inch Maximum:
to 0.2-inch. 14. Cruising radius, at __——
Upper structure: speed _—— miles.
Sides: refill: 96 miles.
5. Turret: Double. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
7. Ventilation: 18. Suspension, type: Leaf
8. Communications: spring; pivoted bogies;
9. Dimensions: rubber-tired rollers.
Length: 15 feet % inch.
Width: 7 feet Iiy2 inches. 19. Performance:
Height: 6 feet 9% inches. Ground clearance:
10. Weight: 6.75 net; loaded, 8.1 Climbs 45° slopes.
tons. Negotiates vertical obsta
11. Motor: cle 2 feet 5 inches high.
Type: Crosses trenches 6 feet
Horsepower: Fords streams 3 feet deep.
70
JAPANESE LIGHT TANK

ARMY COPY OF VICKERS-ARM-
STRONG 6-TON ALTERNATIVE
A (1936)
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Side
71
JAPANESE
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK, M 2589 (1929)

1. Crew: Five (one driver, one 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
commander, and three 13. Speed:
gunners). Cross country:
in turret, one machine Maximum: 20 miles per
gun (rear), one machine hour.
gun in hull fore. 14. Cruising radius, at _.- — -_
3. Ammunition: 4,000 rounds speed 150 miles.
small-arms and 200 rounds 15. Operating distance without
37-mm. refill:
4. Armor, thickness: 0.43-inch 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
to 0.67-inch. 17. Turning radius:
Upper structure: 18. Suspension, type: Nine bogie
Front: wheels; four bogies; one
Sides: independent bogie skirt
5. Turret: ing.
6. Vision: 19. Performance:
7. Ventilation: Ground clearance: 1 foot
8. Communications: Flag. 6 Inches.
Width: 8 feet 4 inches. cle -___ high.
Type: Mitsubishi. 20. Remarks: Based on Vickers
Cooling system: Air or Mark C. Several variants
water. of this type. 57-mrn gun
Horsepower: 100. may be alternative to 37-
Horsepower per ton: 8.7. mm.
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JAPANESE MEDIUM TANK

ARMY M 2589 (1929)
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Front Rear
JAPANESE
ARMY

(OR 92-1932)
1. Crew: Five (one driver, one Horsepower: 120.
commander, and three Horsepower per ton: 10.6.
gunners). 12. Drive:
2. Armament: One gun, one 13. Speed:
machine gun In turret, and Cross country:
one machine gun in hull Boad:
fore. Maximum: 27 miles per
small-arms and 300 rounds 14. Cruising radius, at _______
37-mm. speed 147 miles.
4. Armor, thickness: 0.23- to 15. Operating distance without
0.67-mch. refill:
Sides: 18. Suspension, type: Nine bogie
5. Turret: wheels; four bogies; one
6. Vision: Independent bogie wheel
7. Ventilation: protective skirting.
10 Weight: 11.31 tons. Crosses trenches _______
11. Motor: wide.
Type: 6-cylinder Osaka Fords streams ____ deep.
Kikast. 20. Remarks: Used by naval
Cooling system: Air. landing party.
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ARMY M 2590 (1930)
(OR 92-1932)
Top
Front Bear
JAPANESE
ARMY

1. Crew: Five. 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
2. Armament: One 37-rnrn gun 13. Speed:
and one machine gun in Cross country:
turret; one machine gun Road:
and one bomb in hull fore. Maximum: 28 miles per
Mortar inside. hour.
3. Ammunition: 6,000 rounds 14. Cruising radius, at ___
small-arms; 120 rounds 37- speed 157 miles.
mm; 100 bombs. 15. Operating distance without
4. Armor, thickness: 11- to 67- refill: 124 miles (210 gals.)
mm. 16. Gear speeds and ratios: 8
Upper structure: 0.67-inch. forward; 2 rear.
Front: 0.67-inch. 17. Turning radius:
Sides, top, and rear: 0.43- 18. Suspension, type: Eight bo
inch. gie wheels; four bogies, one
5. Turret: independent bogie wheel.
8. Communications: 6 inches.
Length: 20 feet 10 inches Negotiates vertical obsta
(with tail). cle 3 feet high.
10. Weight: 14 tons. Fords streams 3 feet deep.
11. Motor: 20. Remarks: Different models
Type: 6-cylinder Mitsu exist. Used by army and
bishi airplane. navy landing party. Army
Cooling system: Air; model may have only one
louvre at rear. gun in turret. Gun may
Horsepower: 160. be 47-mm.
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ARMY M 2594 (1934)
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314752°—41- 77
JAPANESE
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK 97 (1937)

1. Crew: Four. 13. Speed:
2. Armament: Two machine Cross country: 6 to 9 miles
guns, 7.7-mm; one gun, per hour.
47-mm. Road: 25 to 28 miles per
4. Armor, thickness: Maximum:
Upper structure: 0.58 inch. 14. Cruising radius, at ——_—
Sides: 0.58 inch. 15. Operating distance without
5. Turret: Single, 360° traverse. refill:
8. Communications: Radio. 18. Suspension, type: Two-
9. Dimensions: wheeled; three bogies; two
Length: 22.3 feet. track support wheels.
Width: 8.2 feet. 19. Performance:
Height: 9.8 feet. Ground clearance: 1.2 feet.
10. Weight: 14 to 15 tons. Climbs 40° slopes.
11. Motor: Negotiates vertical obsta
Type: cle 3.28 feet high.
Cooling system: Water. Crosses trenches 9.5 feet
Horsepower: wide.
Horsepower per ton: Fords streams 3.2 feet
12. Drive: deep.
20. Remarks: Gun also reported
as 70-mm.
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ARMY 97 (1937)
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Front Bear
JAPANESE
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK, AICHI, 2599 (1939)

1. Crew: Five (one driver, one 12 Drive:
commander, three gun 13. Speed:
ners) . Cross country:
in turret; two machine Maximum: 25 miles per
guns in turret; one ma hour.
chine gun in hull fore. 14. Cruising radius, at ____
small-arms, 250 rounds 37- 15. Operating distance without
mm. refill:
4. Armor, thickness: 0.67 inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type: Nine bo
Sides: gie wheels; four bogies;
5. Turret: one independent bogie
6. Vision: with skirting.
Width: 8 feet 4 inches. cle 2 feet 9 inches high.
10. Weight: 12 tons. inches wide.
Type: 6-cylinder Aichi. inches deep.
Cooling system: Water. 20. Remarks:
Horsepower: 110.
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ARMY • AICHt
2599 (1939)
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Side
81
JAPANESE
ARMY
HEAVY TANK, AICHI, 2596 (1936)

1. Crew: Ten (one driver, one 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
commander, five gunners, 13. Speed:
two loaders, one wireless) Cross country:
2. Armament: One 75-mm, one Road:
35-mm gun in turret and Maximum: 36 miles per
two machine guns in hull hour.
fore. 14. Cruising radius, at .______
small-arms and 500 rounds 15. Operating distance without
of HE. refill:
4. Armor, thickness: 1.38-inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type: Six large
Sides: bogie wheels.
8. Communications: Negotiates vertical obsta
9. Dimensions: cle 2 feet 9 inches high.
Length: 31 feet. Crosses trenches 15 feet
Width: 10 feet 8 inches. wide.
Height: 9 feet 2 Inches. Fords streams 4 feet 2
10. Weight: 36 tons. inches deep.
11. Motor: 20. Remarks: Modified form of
Type: Russian Tank 32-5.
Horsepower: 350.
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JAPANESE HEAVY TANK

ARMY AICHI
2596 (1936)
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JAPANESE
ARMY
HEAVY TANK, M 2597 (1937)

1. Crew: Six (one driver, one 12. Drive:
commander, and four 13. Speed:
gunners). Cross country:
2. Armament: Two 37-mm Road:
guns in turret and two Maximum: 28 miles per
machine guns in hull fore. hour.
3. Ammunition: 2,000 rounds 14. Cruising radius, at _______
small-arms and 120 rounds speed 128 miles.
37 mm. 15. Operating distance without
4. Armor, thickness: i.38-lnch. refill:
Sides: 18. Suspension, type:
Length: 24 feet 5 inches. Crosses trenches 7 feet
11. Motor: 20. Remarks: Used in Central
Type: 12-cylinder Mitsu China. Modified form of
bishi. Russian T-28.
Horsepower: 250.
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JAPANESE HEAVY TANK

ARMY M 2597 (1937)
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SECTION IV
ARMORED VEHICIiES OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY
87
RUSSIAN
ARMY
ARMORED CAR
BA BRONNIEFORD NO. 7
4-WHEELED
1. Crew: Three. Maximum: 46.5 miles per
2. Armament: One machine hour.
gun in turret; one ma- 14. Cruising radius, at road speed
chine pistol. 160 miles.
4. Armor, thickness: refill:
Upper structure: 0.35-inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 0.393-inch. 17. Turning radius:
Sides: 0.393-inch. 18. Suspension, type: Automo
5. Turret: One. bile.
7. Ventilation: Ground clearance: 8.5
8. Communications: inches.
9. Dimensions: Climbs ____° slopes.
Length: 12 feet 2 inches: Negotiates vertical obsta
Width: 5 feet 7 inches. cle ___ high.
Height: 6 feet 4 inches. Crosses trenches ___
10. Weight: wide.
11. Motor: Fords streams ____ deep.
Type: Ford. 20. Remarks: Without turret
Cooling system: Water. and machine gun this car
Horsepower: 50. weighs 2.1 tons and has a
Horsepower per ton: 15.6. maximum speed of 53
12. Drive: miles per hour. Appar
13. Speed: ently modernized since sil
Cross country: None. houette was made.
Road: 43.4 to 46.5 miles
per hour.
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RUSSIAN ARMORED CAR

ARMY BA BRONNIEFORD NO. 7
4-WHEELED
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Side Side—Alternate
83
RUSSIAN
ARMY
ARMORED CAR
BA 27
4-WHEELED
1. Crew: Four. Road:
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun, Maximum: 43 miles per
and one 7.62-mm machine hour.
gun In revolving turret. 14. Cruising radius, at road
3. Ammunition: speed 125 to 190 miles.
4. Armor, thickness: 0.24- to 15. Operating distance without
0.51-inch. refill:
Sides: 18. Suspension, type: Automo
5. Turret: One revolving. bile.
7. Ventilation: Ground clearance 10.4
8. Communications: Radio in inches.
some cars. Climbs ____° slopes.
9. Dimensions: Negotiates vertical obsta
Length: 14 feet 9 inches. cle ___ high.
Width: 5 feet 11 inches. Crosses trenches ____
Height: 8 feet 1 Inch. wide.
10. Weight: 4.5 tons. Fords streams 19.7 inches
11. Motor: deep.
Type: 20. Remarks: Obsolescent type,
Cooling system: Water. which is being gradually
Horsepower: 40. replaced with more mod
Horsepower per ton: 8.9. ern types. Not used In
12. Drive: Finnish War so far as
13. Speed: known.
Cross country: None.
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RUSSIAN ARMORED CAR

ARMY BA 27
4-WHEELED
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Front Rear
RUSSIAN
ARMY
ARMORED CAR
BRONNIEPORD, 3-AXLED, 6-WHEELED
1. Crew: Pour. 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun Cross country: Unknown;
and one machine gun in believed fair.
turret; one machine gun Road:
beside driver. Maximum: 43 miles per
4. Armor, thickness: 14. Cruising radius, at road (?)
Upper structure: Averages speed 150 miles.
0.43- to 0.55-inch. 15. Operating distance without
Front: refill:
Sides: 16 Gear speeds and ratios:
6. Vision: 18. Suspension, type:
8. Communications: Ground clearance: 10.4
9. Dimensions: inches.
Length: 16 feet 2 inches. Climbs ___° slopes.
10. Weight: 7 tons. Crosses trenches ------
11. Motor: wide.
Type: Ford (?). Fords streams — — - deep.
Cooling system: 20 Remarks: Six wheels with
Horsepower: 85. pneumatic tires; four rear
Horsepower per ton: 12.1. wheels have dual tires and
12. Drive: can be fitted with tracks.
Modelled on British Lan
caster.
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RUSSIAN ARMORED CAR

ARMY BRONNIEFORD. 3-AXLED.
6-WHEELED
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314752°—41———7 93
RUSSIAN
ARMY
ARMORED CAR
BA FORD AMPHIBIAN
6-WHEELED
and two 7.62-mm machine Eoad:
guns. Maximum: 40 miles per
4. Armor, thickness: 0.43- to 14. Cruising radius, at road (?)
0.55-inch. speed 125 to 190 miles.
Front: refill:
5. Turret: One revolving 270° 17. Turning radius:
traverse turret in rear; 18. Suspension, type: Automo
two rigid front turrets. bile.
7. Ventilation: Ground clearance: 10
Width: 6 feet 9 inches. cle ____ high.
Height: 7 feet 9 inches. Crosses trenches _--__
10. Weight: 9 tons. wide.
11. Motor: Fords streams _ — _ deep.
Type: Ford (?). Amphibian.
Cooling system: Water. 20. Remarks: Six cut-out disk
Horsepower: 85. wheels with pneumatic
Horsepower per ton: 9.4. tires. Drive: both rear
12. Drive: axles. Photographs do not
correspond to silhouettes.
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RUSSIAN ARMORED CAR

ARMY BA FORD AMPHIBIAN
6-WHEELED
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95
RUSSIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK T-27

1. Crew: Two (driver and gun Road: 10 to 15 miles per
ner). hour.
2. Armament: One light ma Maximum: 26 miles per
chine gun. hour.
3. Ammunition: 3,000 rounds. 14. Cruising radius, at ____
4. Armor, thickness: 0.275- speed 78 miles.
inch. 15. Operating distance without
5. Turret: One. 18. Suspension, type: Four small
6. Vision: bogie wheels, Carden-
7. Ventilation: Lloyd system.
8. Communications: Flag. 19. Performance:
9. Dimensions: Ground clearance: 12
Length: 8 feet 2 inches. inches.
10. Weight: 2 tons. cle 1 foot 6 inches high.
11. Motor: . Crosses trenches 3 feet 6
Type: 4-cylinder Ford or inches wide.
Chevrolet. Fords streams 1 foot 6
Cooling system: Water. inches deep.
Horsepower: 40. 20. Remarks: A large number in
Horsepower per ton: existence. Being replaced
12. Drive: Front sprocket. by T-37. Is an ordinary
13. Speed: Carden - Lloyd made in
Cross country: 7 miles per Russia.
hour.
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IDENTIFICATION O7 FOREIGN ARMORED VEHICLES
RUSSIAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY T-27
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RUSSIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
T-37, VICKERS, CARDEN-LLOYD
1. Crew: Two (driver and gun Road: 29.7 miles per hour.
ner). Maximum: 32 miles per
2. Armament: One 7.62-mm hour.
machine gun or two 7.62- In water: 6.2 miles per
mm machine guns. hour.
3. Ammunition: 3,000 rounds. 14. Cruising radius, at road (?)
4. Armor, thickness: speed 62 miles.
Upper structure: 0.275- 15. Operating distance without
inch. refill:
Sides: 0.315-inch (T-37 17. Turning radius:
and T-38 said to have 18. Suspension, type: Four bogie
0.258- to 0.394-inch.) wheels; two bogle scissors;
5. Turret: One. articulation coil springs.
6. Vision: Two track support wheels.
8. Communications: Flag. Ground clearance: 10 1/2
Length: 13 feet 1 inch. Climbs 45° slopes. (15°
Width: 6 feet 6 inches. bank out of water).
Height: 6 feet. Negotiates vertical obsta
10. Weight: 3 tons. cle 1 foot 7 inches high.
11. Motor: Crosses trenches 4 feet
Type: Meadow VI or Ford wide.
V. Fords streams ____ deep.
Cooling system: 20. Remarks: Single screw in
Horsepower: 56. water. A large number of
Horsepower per ton: 11.2 these tanks are in exist
(?) to 18. ence. They were origi
12. Drive: Front sprocket. nally Vickers amphibian
13. Speed: light tanks.
Cross country:
RUSSIAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY T-37, VICKERS, CARDEN-IiOYD
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99
RUSSIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
T-26 A AND T-26 B VICKERS MA/30 AND MA/31
1. Crew: Three (driver, gunner, 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
commander-wireless oper- 13. Speed:
ator). Cross country: 10 to 12
2. Armament: Type A, two miles per hour.
light machine guns; type Road: 12 miles per hour.
B, one 37-mm or 47-mm Maximum: 22 miles per
gun; one light machine hour.
gun coaxially mounted; 14. Cruising radius, at road (?)
one antiaircraft light ma speed 100 miles.
chine gun. 15. Operating distance without
3. Ammunition: A, 6,000 rounds refill:
for machine guns. B, 4,000 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
rounds for machine guns 17. Turning radius:
and 50 rounds for gun. 18. Suspension, type : Eight
4. Armor, thickness: - small bogie wheels; two
Upper structure: A, 0.19- bogies with left spring;
inch; B, 0.23-inch. four track support wheels.
Front: A, 0.31-inch; B, 19. Performance:
0.39-inch. Ground clearance: 1 foot
Sides: A, 0.51-inch; B, 3 inches.
0.55-inch. Climbs 40° slopes.
Turret: A, two; B, one. Negotiates vertical obsta
Vision: cle 2 feet 5 inches high.
Ventilation: Crosses trenches 5 feet 9
Communications: Radio on inches wide.
leading tanks. Fords streams 3 feet deep.
Dimensions. 20. Remarks: T-26A sometimes
Length: 16 feet 4 inches. has one 7.63-mm and one
Width: 8 feet 0 inches. 12.7-mm machine guns in
Height: 7 feet 2 inches. stead of two 7.63-mm ma
10. Weight: By2 tons. chine guns. Russian ver
11. Motor: sion of Vickers 6-ton. In
Type: Armstrong-Siddeley some cases has been made
IV (Russian make). a flame thrower. Large
Cooling system: numbers exist. Being re
Horsepower: 90. placed by BT M/ABC.
Horsepower per ton: 12.6
or 10.4.
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RUSSIAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY T-26 A AND T-26 B
VICKERS MA/30 AND MA/31
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Front
Side Front
Type B
RUSSIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
BT (CHRISTIE) M/31
(BT-M/A; BT-M/B; BT-M/C; BT-M/D)
1. Crew: Three (driver, gunner, Horsepower per ton: 31.8
commander). to 50.0.
2. Armament: (1) One or two 12. Drive: Christie system;
machine guns and one wheel drive.
45-mm gun. (2) One ma- 13. Speed:
chine gun and one 76-mm Cross country: 37 miles
gun. The BT-M/D is re per hour.
ported to have one short Road: 15 to 25 miles per
76-mm gun and two ma hour.
chine guns. Maximum: 37 with
3. Ammunition: 92 rounds for tracks; 69 on wheels.
37- or 45-mm; 2,700 rounds 14. Cruising radius, at road
for machine guns. speed 150 miles on track:
4. Armor, thickness: 0.79-inch. 250 miles on wheels.
Upper structure: 0.23-inch 15. Operating distance without
to 0.27-inch. refill:
Front: 0.5-inch to 0.624- 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
inch. 17. Turning radius:
Sides: 0.39-inch. 18. Suspension, type: Four large
5. Turret: One. wheels. Christie knee ac-
6. Vision: . tion springing.
8. Communications: Radio. Ground clearance: 1 foot
9. Dimensions: 1 inch.
Length: 18 feet 7 inches Climbs 40° slopes.
to 19 feet 2 inches. Negotiates vertical obsta
Width: 6 feet 10 inches to cle 2 feet 6 inches high.
7 feet 2 inches. Crosses trenches 6 feet 2
Height: 7 feet 8 inches. inches to 6 • feet 10
10 Weight: 10 to 11 tons. inches wide.
11. Motor: Fords streams 39 inches
Type: M34 or Hispano or deep.
Liberty; V-12. 20. Remarks: Original Christie
Cooling system: Water. tank. Large numbers are
Horsepower: 350 to 500. in existence.
102
RUSSIAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY BT (CHRISTIE) M/31
(BT-M/A; BT-M/B; BT-M/C; BT-M/D)
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103
RUSSIAN
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
T-28 (M-I)
VICKERS-ARMSTRONG/29
Crew: Seven (driver, com- 12. Drive: Rear sprocket.
mander, four gunners, ra- 13. Speed:
dio operator). Cross country: 6 to 10
2 Armament: One 76-mm gun; miles per hour.
four 7.62 machine guns Road: 18 to 23 miles per
(one antiaircraft gun). hour.
3. Ammunition: 85 rounds for Maximum: 27.9 miles per
76-mm; 4,000 rounds for hour.
machine guns. 14. Cruising radius, at road (?)
4. Armor, thickness: speed 60 to 125 miles.
Upper structure: 0.39-inch. 15. Operating distance without
Front: 0.98-inch. refill:
Sides: 1.37-inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
5. Turret: One large; two small. 17. Turning radius:
6. Vision: 13. Suspension, type: Ten small
7. Ventilation: bogie wheels; four bogies;
8. Communications: Radio. two independent bogie
9. Dimensions: wheels protected by mild
Length: 23 feet 8 inches steel skirting; four track
to 24 feet 3 inches. • support wheels.
Width: 9 feet 0 inches to 19. Performance:
9 feet 6 inches. Ground clearance: 1 foot
Height: 8 feet 7 inches to 6 Inches.
9 feet 10 inches. Climbs 45° slopes.
.0. Weight: 25 to 33 tons. Negotiates vertical obsta
.1. Motor: cle 31 inches high.
Type: 12-cylinder Hispano. Crosses trenches 7 feet
750 horsepower; M12 wide.
USA aero - engine 450 Fords streams 3 feet 6
horsepower; Armstrong- inches to 4 feet deep.
Siddeley, XII/V. 20. Remarks: A copy of the 16-
Cooling system: ton British Vickers-Arm-
Horsepower: 450 to 750. strong. Some models may
Horsepower per ton: 18 to have the Soviet M-34
22.8. motor.
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RUSSIAN MEDIUM TANK

ARMY T-28 (M-I)
VICKERS-ARMSTRONG/29
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105
RUSSIAN
ARMY
HEAVY TANK
T-32 AND T-35 (M-II)
VICKERS
1. Crew: Ten or twelve. 12. Drive: Rear sprocket.
2. Armament: One 76-mm 13. Speed:
gun; two 37-mm or 45-mm Cross country:
guns; 2 to 3 machine guns. Road: 7 miles per hour.
One report states that the Maximum: 16 to 20 miles
"Vickers-Independent M/I per hour.
and II" has an armament . 14. Cruising radius, at road (?)
of one 76-mm gun, two speed 180 miles.
37- or 45-mm guns, and 15. Operating distance without
five to six machine guns. refill:
3. Ammunition: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
4. Armor, thickness: 1.73-inch. 17. Turning radius:
Upper structure: 0.98-inch. 18. Suspension, type: Eight bo
Front: 1.37-inch. gie wheels independently
Sides: 0.98-inch. sprung; four track support
5. Turret: Four. wheels.
7. Ventilation: Ground clearance:
8. Communications: Radio. Climbs 40° slopes.
Length: 30 feet 6 inches. cle 3 feet 11 inches high.
Height: 9 feet. inch wide.
10. Weight: 33 to 35 tons. Fords streams 3 feet 11
Type: Armstrong-Siddeley 20. Remarks: Considerable num
xn/v. bers are in existence. Sil
Cooling system: houettes from old model.
Horsepower: 500 to 750.
Horsepower per ton: 14.2
to 22.7.
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RUSSIAN HEAVY TANK

ARMY T-32 AND T-35 (M-H)
VICKERS
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SECTION V
ARMORED VEHICLES OP THE ITALIAN ARMY
314752°—41———8 109
ITALIAN
ARMY
SCOUT CAR
FIAT-CARDEN-LLOYD
1. Crew: Two. 12. Drive: Gear and planet.

2. Armament: One heavy ma 13. Speed:
chine gun. Cross country:
3. Ammunition: Road:
4. Armor, thickness: 0.23- to Maximum: 25 miles per
0.35-inch. hour.
Upper structure: 14. Cruising radius, at _____
Front: speed, 75 miles.
5. Turret: refill:
6. Vision: 16. Gear speeds and ratios: 4
7: Ventilation: forward, 2 back.
8. Communications: 17. Turning radius: 13 feet.
Length: 9 feet. 19. Performance:
Width: 5 feet 6 inches. Ground clearance:
Height: 39 inches. Climbs _—_° slopes.
0. Weight: 2 tons. Negotiates vertical obsta
1. Motor: Gasoline engine. cle 1 foot 3 Inches high.
Type: 4-cylinder Fiat. Crosses trenches 4 feet
Horsepower: 20. Fords streams ____ deep.
Horsepower per ton: 11.6. 20. Remarks:
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ITALIAN SCOUT CAR

ARMY FIAT-CARDEN-LLOYD
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Front Rear
ITALIAN
ARMY
ARMORED CAR
FIAT M 1934
1. Crew: Pour or five. 12. Drive:
2. Armament: One 47-mm gun; 13. Speed:
two machine guns. Cross country:
4. Armor, thickness: 0.31- to Maximum: 25 miles per
0.51-inch. hour:
Upper structure: 14. Cruising radius, at _______
Front: speed ____ miles.
5. Turret: refill:
8. Communications: 18. Suspension, type:
Width: 6 feet 6 inches. Climbs ___ • slopes.
10. Weight: cle ——._ high. .
11. Motor: Crosses trenches ____
Type: 6-cylinder Fiat. wide.
Cooling system: Fords streams ___ . deep.
Horsepower: 56. 20. Remarks:
Horsepower per ton: 8%.
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ITALIAN ARMORED CAR

ARMY FIAT M 1934
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Front Rear
ITALIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
FIAT-ANSALDO
CV 3/33-35
1. Crew: Two. . 14. Cruising radius, at _ — __
2. Armament: Two machine speed 55 to 60 miles.
guns or one light machine 15. Operating distance without
gun and flame thrower refill:
(inflammable liquid car- 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
ried in trailer). 17. Turning radius:
3. Ammunition: 2,240 rounds 18. Suspension, type: Seven
small-arms. bogie wheels; two bogies
4. Armor, thickness: 0.31- to connected by girder bearer;
0.62-inch. one independent bogie
Upper structure: wheel at rear, leaf spring
Front: ing.
Sides: 19. Performance:
5. Turret: None. Ground clearance: Nine
6. Vision: inches.
8. Communications: Flag Negotiates vertical obsta
(sometimes radio). cle 2 feet high.
9. Dimensions: Crosses trenches 4 feet 9
Length: 10 feet 6 inches. inches wide.
Width: 4 feet 7 inches. Fords streams 2 feet 2
Height: 4 feet 2 inches. inches deep.
10. Weight: 3.5 tons. 20. Remarks: 0.31-inch armor on
11. Motor: Gasoline engine. earlier model, 0.62-inch
Type: 4-cylinder. armor on later model.
Cooling system: Water. Standard Italian tank.
Horsepower: 42. Large number are in exist
Horsepower per ton: 13.3. ence. Designed from
12. Drive: Front sprocket. Carden-Lloyd. May be
13. Speed: Four speeds. used as bridge carrier
Cross country: which enables them to
Road: cross IS^-foot obstacles.
Maximum: 26 miles per Flame thrower has effec
hour. tive range of 110 yards.
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ITALIAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY FIAT-ANSALDO
CV 3/33-35
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115
ITALIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
FIAT-ANSALDO
3000B (OLD MODEL)
1. Crew: Two. 13. Speed.
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun; Cross country:
one light machine gun or Road: 13 miles per hour.
two light machine guns Maximum:
coaxially mounted. 14. Cruising radius, at ______
3. Ammunition: 60 rounds for speed 43 miles or 5 hours.
gun. 15. Operating distance without
4. Armor, thickness: 0.71-inch. refill:
Sides: 18. Suspension, type: Four bogie
5. Turret: None. wheels obscured by large
6. Vision: girder bearer; very large
7. Ventilation: spoked; front idling wheel.
8. Communications: Flag; radio 19. Performance:
for commander's car. Ground clearance: 1 foot 6
Length: 12 feet 3 inches Climbs 41° slopes.
(14 feet 1 inch with Negotiates vertical obsta
tail). cle 2 feet 0 inches high.
11. Motor: Gasoline engine. inches deep.
Type: Fiat. 20. Remarks: Obsolescent. A
Cooling system: Water. considerable number of
Horsepower: 60. these tanks may be in
Horsepower per ton: existence. Are carried on
12. Drive: trailers.
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ITALIAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY FIAT-ANSALDO
3000B (OLD MODEL)
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117
ITALIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
FIAT-ANSALDO
3000B (LATE MODEL)
1. Crew: Two or three. 14. Cruising radius, at _______
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun speed 60 miles.
or two machine guns. 15. Operating distance without
3. Ammunition: 60 rounds for refill:
gun. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Upper structure: 18. Suspension, type: Five bogie
Front: wheels; one independent
Sides: 0.3-inch. fixed bogie at rear; leaf
5. Turret: springing and rocker.
7. Ventilation: Ground clearance: 1 foot 6
Width: 5 feet 7 inches. cle 1 foot 8 inches high.
Height: 6 feet 6 inches. Crosses trenches 5 feet
10. Weight: 5 tons. wide.
11. Motor: Gasoline engine. Fords streams 2 feet 11
Type: 4-cylinder Fiat. inches deep.
Cooling system: Water. 20. Remarks: Modern type of
Horsepower: 45. Italian light tank. May be
Horsepower per ton: used extensively.
12. Drive: Front sprocket.
13. Speed:
Cross country:
Road: 13 miles per hour.
Maximum:
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ITALIAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY FIAT-ANSALDO
3000B (LATE MODEL)
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119
ITALIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
M 1940
1. Crew: Two. 12. Drive:
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun 13. Speed:
or one machine gun. Cross country:
4. Armor, thickness: Maximum: 20 miles per
Upper structure: 0.5-inch. hour.
Sides: speed .___ miles.
6. Vision: refill:
Length, 13 feet 1 inch. 19. Performance:
Width: 5 feet 5 inches. Ground clearance:
Height: 7 feet 3 inches. Climbs ____° slopes.
11. Motor: cle ____ high.
Type: Gasoline. Crosses trenches ______
Horsepower: 95. Fords streams _—__ deep.
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ITALIAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY M 1940
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121
ITALIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
M-6
1. Crew: Two. 13. Speed:
one light machine gun Road:
coaxlally mounted. Maximum: 22 miles per
4. Armor, thickness: 14. Cruising radius, at _______
Upper structure: speed —_ miles.
Sides: refill:
7. Ventilation: 18. Suspension, type:
8. Communications: J9. Performance:
9. Dimensions: Ground clearance: 1 foot
Length: 12 feet 5 Inches. 2 inches.
Width: 6 feet 1 inch. Climbs 45° slopes.
Height: Negotiates vertical obsta
10. Weight: 6.1 tons. cle 2 feet 2 Inches high.
11. Motor: Gasoline engine. Crosses trenches 4 feet 3
Type: inches wide.
Cooling system: Fords streams 2 feet 11
Horsepower: 70. inches deep.
Horsepower per ton: 20. Remarks: In course of com
12. Drive: pletion, approximate data
only.
122
ITALIAN LIGHT TANK

ARMY M-6
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123
ITALIAN
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
CARRO D' ASSALTO
(Mil/39)
Crew: Three (driver, gunner, 12. Drive:
commander). 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One 20-mm ma Cross country:
chine gun; one 8-mm light Road: 18 miles per hour.
machine gun; or two 8-mm Maximum:
machine guns and possibly 14. Cruising radius, at ________
flame thrower. speed 124 miles.
3. Ammunition: 2,000 rounds 15. Operating distance without
for machine gun; 500 refill:
rounds for heavy machine 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
gun. 17. Turning radius:
4. Armor, thickness: 1.03-inch. 18. Suspension, type: Completely
Upper structure: obscured by skirting.
Front: 19. Performance:
Sides: 0.5-inch. Ground clearance: 1 foot
5. Turret: 11 inches.
6. Vision: Climbs 45° slopes.
8. Communications: Radio. cle ___ high.
Length: 12 feet 10 inches. inches wide.
Width: 6 feet. Fords streams 2 feet 6
Height: 6 feet 3 niches. inches deep.
10. Weight: 6 to 8 tons. 20. Remarks: 300 of these vehi
11. Motor: Gasoline engine. cles were to be delivered
Type: February 1939, although
Cooling system: believed not this many in
Horsepower: 100. service.
Horsepower per ton:
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ITAIJAN UGHT TANK

ARMY CARRO D' ASSALTO
(Mil/39)
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Front Rear
(Alternate model)
Side
314752' 125
ITALIAN
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
ANSALDO
1. Crew: Three. 12. Drive: Front sprocket. Two
2. Armament: One 37-mm or steering levers said to be
40-mm cannon; two 9-mm epicyclic.
machine guns in turret. 13. Speed:
3. Ammunition: 3,000 rounds. Cross country:
4. Armor, thickness: Over tur Road:
ret, 1.57-inch. Maximum: 21 miles per
Upper structure: hour.
Front: 1.18-inch. 14. Cruising radius, at _______
Sides: 0.59-inch. speed ——__ miles.
5. Turret: Power driven. 15. Operating distance without
6. Vision: Driver has periscope refill: 124 miles or 10 hours
and slit. Gunner has tele on broken terrain.
graphic sight and slit. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Commander has Zeiss peri 17. Turning radius:
scope slit and machine 18. Suspension, type: Torsion;
gun telescopic sight. eight hard-rubber-tired
7. Ventilation: track rollers grouped in
8. Communications: Radio. pairs; two bogies.
Length: 15 feet 6 inches. Ground clearance: 1 foot
Width: 7 feet 2 inches. 2 inches.
Height: Climbs 45° slopes.
11. Motor: cle 2 feet 7 inches high.
Type: Diesel. Crosses trenches 6 feet 7
Cooling system: inches wide.
Horsepower: 105. Fords streams 3 feet 3
Horsepower per ton: inches deep.
20. Remarks:
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MEDIUM TANK
ARMY ANSALDO
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ITALIAN
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
M-13/40
one machine gun coaxially Road: 19 miles per hour.
mounted in turret; two Maximum:
machine guns coaxially 14. Cruising radius, at ____
mounted in hull, 1 ma speed 112 miles.
chine gun reserve. 15. Operating distance without
3. Ammunition: 90 rounds for refill:
gun; 3,000 rounds for ma 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
chine gun. 17. Turning radius:
4. Armor, thickness: 18. Suspension, type: Eight
Upper structure: bogie wheels; two bogies;
Front: leaf springing.
5. Turret: Power. Ground clearance: 1 foot 4
6. Vision: inches.
7. Ventilation: Climbs 40° to 45° slopes.
Length: 16 feet 0 inches. Cross trenches 6 feet 6
Width: 7 feet 6 inches. inches wide.
11. Motor: 20. Remarks: Has been identified'
Type: Diesel. in Libya. May exist in
Cooling system: considerable numbers.
Horsepower: 105. The gun being mounted in
Horsepower per ton: hull may reduce its effec
12. Drive: Front sprocket. tiveness. Improvement of
M-ll/39.
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ITALIAN MEDIUM TANK

ARMY M-13/40
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ITALIAN
ARMY
MEDIUM" TANK
CARRO DE ROTTURA
1. Crew: Seven (four drivers, 12. Drive:
two gunners, one wireless 13. Speed:
operator-commander). Cross country:
2. Armament: One47-mmgun; Road:
two 8-mm. machine guns. Maximum: 25 miles per
3. Ammunition: 150 rounds for hour.
47-mm gun; 4,000 rounds 14. Cruising radius, at ___-
for machine gun. speed 186 miles.
4. Armor, thickness: 1.19-Inch. 15. Operating distance without
5. Turret: 18. Suspension, type:
8. Communications: Hadio. 4 inches.
Length: 14 feet 8 Inches. Negotiates vertical obsta
Width: 7 feet. cle 1 foot 11 inches high.
Height: 7 feet 3 Inches. Crosses trenches 6 feet
10. Weight: 14% tons. wide.
Type: Diesel. Inches deep.
Cooling system: 20. Remarks: First Issued In
Horsepower: 160. 1939. Less than 150 In
Horsepower per ton: service.
130
ITALIAN MEDIUM TANK

ARMY CARRO DE ROTTURA
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ITALIAN
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
FIAT 36
1. Crew: Six or eight. 12. Drive:
2. Armament: One 37-mm or 13. Speed:
47-mm gun; three 8-mm Cross country:
machine guns. Road:
Upper structure: 14. Cruising radius, at _..._
Front: speed __._ miles.
5. Turret: refill:
Length: Ground clearance:
Width: Climbs ___° slopes.
•Height: Negotiates vertical obsta
10. Weight: 20 to 25 tons. cle 3 feet 7 inches high.
Type: inches wide.
Cooling system: Fords streams 2 feet 6
Horsepower: inches deep.
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IDENTIFICATroN OF FOREIGN ARMORED VEHICLES
ITAIJAN MEDIUM TANK

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SECTION VI
ARMORED VEHICLES OF THE FRENCH ARMY
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FRENCH
ARMY
ARMORED CAR
AMD PANCHARD-TOE
FOUR-WHEELED
1. Crew: 13. Speed:
2. Armament: Cross country:
4. Armor, thickness: Maximum:
Upper structure: 14. Cruising radius, at ____
Front: speed ___ miles.
5. Turret: One with cupola. refill:
Width: Climbs ___ ° slopes.
10. Weight: cle ———_ high.
11. Motor: Crosses trenches ______
Type: wide.
Cooling system: Fords streams ____ deep.
Horsepower: 20. Remarks: Two unprotected
Horsepower per ton: water condensers on either
12. Drive: side of vehicle. Four
wheels.
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FRENCH ARMORED CAR

ARMY AMD PANCHARD-TOE
FOUR-WHEELED
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FRENCH
ARMY
ARMORED CAR
AMD PANCHARD, 1935
FOUR- WHEELED
1. Crew: 12. Drive:
Front: 14. Cruising radius, at _____
Sides: speed _—__ miles.
5. Turret: One. 15. Operating distance without
6. Vision: Two turret peri- refill:
scopes. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Width: Climbs ———_° slopes.
10. Weight: cle ____ high.
11. Motor: At rear. Crosses trenches ______
Type: wide.
Cooling system: Fords streams ___ deep.
Horsepower: 20. Remarks: No front bumper
Horsepower per ton: bar.
138
FRENCH ARMORED CAR

ARMY AMD PANCHARD.1935
FOUR-WHEELED
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FRENCH
ARMY
ARMORED CAR
AM LAFFLEY-TOE
SIX-WHEELED
1. Crew: 13. Speed:
2. Armament: Cross country:
4. Armor, thickness: Welded, Maximum:
tipper structure: 14. Cruising radius, at _______
Front: speed ____ miles.
5. Turret: Spherical. refill:
6. Vision: Periscope. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Width: Climbs ___° slopes.
10. Weight: cle ____ high.
11. Motor: Crosses trenches ______
Type: wide.
Horsepower: 20. Remarks: Two small scaling
Horsepower per ton: wheels in front; can be
12. Drive: Six drive wheels. driven in either direction.
140
FRENCH ARMORED CAR

ARMY AM LAFFLEY-TOE
SIX-WHEELED
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FRENCH
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
RENAULT 1935, AMR
1. Crew: Two (one driver, one 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
gunner). 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One 13 - m m Cross country:
heavy machine gun; two Road: 31 miles per hour.
light machine guns. Maximum:
heavy machine gun; 2,250 15. Operating distance without
rounds for light machine refill:
guns. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Upper structure: 18. Suspension, type: Four bogie
Front: wheels; one bogie; two in
Sides: dependent oogie wheels
5. Turret: fore and aft.
8. Communications: Radio; two inches.
flag; lamp. Climbs 40° slopes.
Length: 12 feet 6 inches. cle 1 foot 8 inches high.
10. Weight: 4'/2 to 5 tons. Fords streams 1 foot 8
Type: 4-cylinder. 20. Remarks: 200 were in exist
Cooling system: Water. ence.
Horsepower: 80.
Horsepower per ton:
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FRENCH LIGHT TANK

ARMY RENAULT 1935, AMR
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143
FRENCH
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
P. T.
1. Crew: Two. 14. Radius of action: 12 to 15
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun miles.
or one machine gun. 15. Operating distance without
4. Armor, thickness: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type:
5. Turret: 15- to 22-mm armor. Ground clearance:
6. Vision: Eye slits. Climbs 45° slopes.
8. Communications: cle ___ high.
Length: 17 feet 0 inch. inches wide (approxi
Width: mately) .
Height: 7 feet 3V4 inches. Fords streams ____ deep.
10. Weight: 7 tons. 20. Remarks: Old, World War
11. Motor: type. Slow and noisy.
Type: F. T. Radius of action so limited
Cooling system: that they must be trans
Horsepower: ported to place of action.
Horsepower per ton: Upkeep limits use to 3
12. Drive: hours per day with 1 "day's
13. Speed: rest in 3 days.
Cross country:
Road:
Maximum: 5 miles per
hour.
144
FRENCH LIGHT TANK

ARMY F. T.
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FRENCH
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
RENAULT R 1935
Crew: Two (one driver, one 13. Speed:
gunner). Cross country:
Armament: One 37-mm gun; Road: 12 ]/2 miles per hour.
one light machine gun Maximum:
coaxially mounted. 14. Radius of action: 90 to 95
Ammunition: 100 rounds for miles.
gun; 2,400 rounds for light 15. Operating distance without
Armor, thickness: l'/2 -inch 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
cast steel. 17. Turning radius:
Upper structure: 18. Suspension, type: Five bogie
Front: wheels; two pairs bogies
Sides: with scissor articulation;
Turret: one independent bogie
Vision: wheel.
Ventilation: 19. Performance:
Communications: Radio and Ground clearance: 1 foot 2
flag. inches.
Dimensions: Climbs 40° slopes.
Width: 6 feet. cle 2 feet 11 inches high.
Height: 8 feet 1 inch. Crosses trenches 5 feet 3
Type: 4-cylinder. inches deep.
Cooling system: Water. 20. Remarks: A large number
Horsepower: 83. were in existence. Tank
Horsepower per ton: may be fitted with a tail to
12. Drive: Front sprocket. improve trench-crossing
performance. Can be
easily mass produced.
146
FRENCH LIGHT TANK

ARMY RENAULT R 1935
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FRENCH
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
AMC RENAULT, 1935
1. Crew: Two. 12. Drive:
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun; 13. Speed:
one machine gun. Cross country:
3. Ammunition: 108 rounds for Road:
gun; 2,100 rounds for ma Maximum: 21 miles per
chine gun. hour.
4. Armor, thickness: l^io-inch. 14. Cruising radius, at ___
Upper structure: speed _-—_ miles.
Sides: refill: 88 miles.
5. Turret: Yes. 16. Gear speeds and ratios: 4
6. Vision: One episcope; three forward; 1 reverse.
diascopes; three slits. 17. Turning radius:
7. Ventilation: 18. Suspension, type: Forged
8. Communications: steel links.
Length: 11 feet 6 inches. Ground clearance:
10. Weight: 10!/2 tons. cle 21 inches high.
Type: 4-cylinder. inches wide.
Horsepower: 80. 20. Remarks: Similar to Renault
Horsepower per ton: R-1935.
148
FRENCH LIGHT TANK

ARMY AMC RENAULT. 1935
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FRENCH
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
H 1935
1. Crew: Two (one driver, one 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One 37-mm gun; Road: 17 miles per hour.
one light machine gun Maximum:
coaxially mounted. 14. Radius of action: 82 miles.
3. Ammunition: 100 rounds for 15. Operating distance without
gun; 2,400 rounds for light refill:
machine gun. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
4. Armor, thickness: 1%-inch 17. Turning radius:
cast steel. 18. Suspension, type: Six bogie
Upper structure: wheels; three bogies, scis
Front: sor articulation.
5. Turret: Ground clearance: 1 foot
6. Vision: 3 inches.
8. Communications: Flag. Negotiates vertical obsta
Length: 13 feet 8 inches. Crosses trenches 4 feet 11
Width: 6 feet 1 inch. inches wide.
Height: 7 feet. Fords streams 2 feet 7
10. Weight: 11V4 tons. inches deep.
11. Motor: 20. Remarks: A large number of
Type: 6-cylinder. these tanks were in exist
Cooling system: Water. ence and may be easily
Horsepower: 75. mass produced. An im
Horsepower per ton: proved model was in pro
12. Drive: Front sprocket. duction.
150
FRENCH LIGHT TANK

ARMY H 1935
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FRENCH
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
H 1939
1. Crew: Two (one driver, one 12. Drive: Front sprocket.
gunner). 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One 37-mm Cross country:
gun; one light machine Road: 26 miles per hour.
gun coaxially mounted. Maximum:
4. Armor, thickness: 1%-inch 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
cast steel. 17. Turning radius:
Upper structure: 18. Suspension, type: Six bogie
Front: wheels; three bogies, scis
Sides: sor articulation.
8. Communications: Flag. Climbs 40° slopes.
Width: 6 feet 1 inch. Crosses trenches 4 feet 11
Height: 7 feet. inches wide.
10. Weight: 12 tons. Fords streams 2 feet 7
Type: 6-cylinder. 20. Remarks: Replacing H 35
Cooling system: Water. (Serial 3).
Horsepower: 120.
Horsepower per ton:
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FRENCH LIGHT TANK

ARMY H 1939
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153
FRENCH
ARMY
LIGHT TANK
F C M 1936
1. Crew: Two (one driver, one 13. Speed:
gun; one light machine Maximum:
gun. 14. Radius of action: 200 miles.
3. Ammunition: 100rounds for 15. Operating distance without
4. Armor, thickness: I 1/*,-inch 17. Turning radius:
rolled steel plate. 18. Suspension, type: Nine bogie
Upper structure: wheels; four pairs bogles;
Front: one independent adjust
Sides: ment bogie wheel, coil
5. Turret: springs.
7. Ventilation: Ground clearance: 1 foot 3
8. Communications: Flag. inches.
Width: 7 feet. cle 2 feet 11 inches high.
Type: 4-cylinder Diesel. Inches deep.
Cooling system: Water. 20. Remarks: 100 of these were
Horsepower: 100. known to exist. The sus
Horsepower per ton: pension is completely pro
12. Drive: Bear sprocket. tected by skirting.
154
FRENCH LIGHT. TANK

ARMY P C M 1936
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155
FRENCH
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
LIGHT MEDIUM A M X
1. Crew: 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One 47-mm Cross country.
gun; one light machine Road: 13 miles per hour.
gun. Maximum:
3. Ammunition: 120 rounds for 14. Radius of action: 90 miles,
gun. or 8 hours.
4. Armor, thickness: 1%-inch. 15. Operating distance without
Sides : 17. Turning radius:
5. Turret: 18. Suspension, type: 16 bogie
6. Vision: wheels; seven bogies; two
7. Ventilation: independent bogies fore
8. Communications: Radio; and aft; protected by
flag. skirting.
Length: 17 feet 0 inches. Ground clearance: 1 foot
Width: 6 feet 9 inches. 1 inch.
Height: 7 feet 4 inches. Climbs 40° slopes.
11. Motor: cle ___ high.
Type: Diesel. Crosses trenches 7 feet 0
Cooling system: inches wide.
Horsepower: 130 to 150. Fords streams 3 feet 11
Horsepower per ton: inches deep.
12. Drive: Rear sprocket. 20. Remarks:
156
FRENCH MEDIUM TANK

ARMY LIGHT MEDIUM A M X
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FRENCH
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
SOMUA S 1935
1. Crew: Three (driver, gunner, 13. Speed:
commander). Cross country:
gun; one light machine Maximum:
3. Ammunition: 120 rounds for 15. Operating distance without
4. Armor, thickness: 1% inch. 17. Turning radius:
Upper structure: 18. Suspension, type: Nine bogie
Front: wheels; four bogies with
Sides: leaf springing; one inde
5. Turret: pendent bogie wheel; pro
6. Vision: tected by skirting.
8. Communications: Radio; Ground clearance: 1 foot
flag. 4 inches.
Length: 17 feet 6 inches. Negotiates vertical obsta?'
Type: V-8. Inches deep.
Cooling system: Water. 20. Remarks: Considerable
Horsepower: 190. numbers were in existence.
Horsepower per ton:
12. Drive: Rear sprocket.
158
FRENCH MEDIUM TANK

ARMY SOMTJA S 1935
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150
FRENCH
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
D-2
1. Crew: Three (driver, com- 12. Drive: Rear sprocket (?).
mender-gunner, operator- 13. Speed: •
loader). Cross country:
2. Armament: One 47-mm. Road: 14 miles per hour.
gun; two light machine Maximum:
guns. 14. Radius of action: 90 to 95
3. Ammunition: 110 rounds for miles.
4. Armor, thickness: iy2 -inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
Front: 18. Suspension, type: Twelve
Sides: small bogie wheels; six
5. Turret r bogies with coil springing;
6. Vision: suspension protected by
7. Ventilation: skirting.
8. Communications: Radio; jg Performance:
flag. Ground clearance: 1 foot
9 Dimensions: 4 inches.
Height: 8 feet 9 inches. cle 3 feet 3 inches high.
Weight: 20 tons. Crosses trenches 7 feet 10
Motor: inches wide.
Type: 6-cylinder. Fords streams 3 feet 3
Cooling system: Water. inches deep.
Horsepower: 150. 20 Remarks: Only a limited
Horsepower per ton: number of these vehicles
were manufactured.
160
FRENCH MEDIUM TANK

ARMY D-2
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FRENCH
ARMY
MEDIUM TANK
SOMUA S AU 40
1. Crew: Three (four?) (driver, 13. Speed:
commander, gunner (load Cross country:
er?)). Road: 20 miles per hour.
2. Armament: One 7&-mm Maximum:
4. Armor, thickness: iy2 -inch. refill:
Sides: 18. Suspension, type: (Same as
5. Turret: Serial 8.)
8. Communications: Radio; 4 inches.
flag. Climbs _____." slopes.
Type: V-8. 20. Remarks: Thirty-two were in
Cooling system: Water. existence. Long-barreled
Horsepower: 190. 75-mm gun was mounted
Horsepower per ton: in the hull. Was to be
12. Drive: Rear sprocket. used as armored artillery.
162
FRENCH MEDIUM TANK

ARMY SOMUA S AIT 40
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FRENCH
ARMY
HEAVY TANK
CHAR B I
1. Crew: Pour (driver, com- 13. Speed:
mander-gunner, wireless Cross country:
telegraph operator, loader- Road: 17 miles per hour.
mechanic) . Maximum:
2. Armament: One 75-mm 14. Radius of action: 150 miles.
gun; one 47-mm gun; two 15. Operating distance without
light machine guns. refill:
3. Ammunition: 72 rounds for 16. Gear speeds and ratios:
75-mm gun; 70 rounds for 17. Turning radius:
47-mm gun. 18. Suspension, type: Sixteen
4. Armor, thickness: 2 % -inch. small bogie wheels; three
Upper structure: bogies or four wheels with
Front: leaf and coil springs; pro
Sides: tected by skirting.
6. Vision: Ground clearance: 1 foot 7
7. Ventilation: inches.
8. Communications: Radio; Climbs 40° slopes.
lamp; flag. Negotiates vertical obsta
Length: 20 feet 8 inches. Crosses trenches 9 feet
Height: 9 feet. Fords streams 4 feet 10
1. Motor: 20. Remarks: Considerable num
Type: 6-cylinder. bers were in existence.
Cooling system: Water. The armor was to be in
Horsepower: 270. creased to 75-mm and en
Horsepower per ton: gine to 350 horsepower
12 Drive: Rear sprocket. Renault.
164
FRENCH HEAVY TANK

ARMY CHAR B I
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FRENCH
ARMY
HEAVY TANK
B-BIS
1. Crew: Four. 12. Drive:
2. Armament: One 75 - mm 13. Speed:
gun, one 47-mm gun, two Cross country:
machine guns. Road:
3. Ammunition: 59 rounds for Maximum: 18.6 miles per
75-mm gun; 60 rounds for hour.
47-mm gun; 5,000 rounds 14. Cruising radius, at _______
for machine gun. speed _—__ miles.
Upper structure: refill: 7 hours.
Front: 16. Gear speeds and ratios: 5
Sides: forward, 1 reverse.
5. Turret: Yes. 17. Turning radius:
6. Vision: One telescopic sight; 18. Suspension, type: Forged
one pair binoculars. steel links.
Height: 10 feet 0 inches. Crosses trenches 9.02 feet
10. Weight: 33.3 tons. wide.
11. Motor: Fords streams ___ deep.
Type: 6-cylinder. 20. Remarks: Similar to Tank B
Cooling system: except for armor, ammu
Horsepower: 300. nition, and horsepower.
Horsepower per ton:
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FRENCH
ARMY
INFANTRY TRACTOR
RENAULT CHENILLETTE
1. Crew: Two. 13. Speed:
2. Armament: One Hotchkiss Cross country: 5 miles per
machine gun. hour.
4. Armor, thickness: Maximum: 18 miles per
Upper structure: hour.
Sides: speed __—— miles.
6. Vision: refill:
Height: Climbs - — _-_° slopes.
10. Weight: About li/2 tons. Negotiates vertical obsta
11. Motor: cle ___ high.
Type: Crosses trenches 36 inches
Horsepower: Fords streams ___ deep.
Horsepower per ton: 20. Remarks: Provided with
12. Drive: trailer and transport.
168
FRENCH INFANTRY TRACTOR

ARMY RENAULT CHENILLETTE
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FRENCH
ARMY
COMMANDERS' CAR
RENAULT
1. Crew: 12. Drive:
Sides: speed ____ miles.
6. Vision: refill:
Height: Climbs ------° slopes.
10. Weight: Negotiates vertical obsta
11. Motor: cle ____ high.
Type: Crosses trenches ________
Horsepower: Fords streams ____ deep.
170
FRENCH COMMANDERS' CAR

ARMY RENAULT
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BASIC FIELD MANUAL

BASIC FIELD MANUAL

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BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OP WAR I

SECTION 1. General. Paragraph Page

GERMAN SCOUT CAR

GERMAN SCOUT CAR

GERMAN SCOUT CAR

GERMAN ARMORED CAR

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

1. Crew: Cross country:

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

GERMAN LIGHT TANK

GERMAN LIGHT AMPHIBIAN

GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

GERMAN MEDIUM TANK

47-MM ANTITANK GUN ON

GERMAN 47-MM ANTITANK GUN

GERMAN PERSONNEL CARRIER

© As antitank tractor. © Commanders' car.

TANKETTE, ISHIKAWAJIMA, M 2592 (1932)

TANKETTE, M 2595 (1935)

TANKETTE, ISHIKAWAJIMA, M 2598 (1938)

LIGHT TANK, M 2592 (1932)

JAPANESE LIGHT TANK

LIGHT TANK, M 2593 (1933)

1. Crew: Three (one driver and Cross country:

JAPANESE LIGHT TANK

LIGHT TANK, M 2595 (1935)

JAPANESE UGHT TANK

LIGHT TANK, M 2599 (1939)

JAPANESE LIGHT TANK

MEDIUM TANK, M 2589 (1929)

JAPANESE MEDIUM TANK

MEDIUM TANK, M 2590 (1930)

JAPANESE MEDIUM TANK

MEDIUM TANK, M 2594 (1934)

JAPANESE MEDIUM TANK

MEDIUM TANK 97 (1937)

JAPANESE MEDIUM TANK

MEDIUM TANK, AICHI, 2599 (1939)

JAPANESE MEDIUM TANK

HEAVY TANK, AICHI, 2596 (1936)

JAPANESE HEAVY TANK

HEAVY TANK, M 2597 (1937)

JAPANESE HEAVY TANK

RUSSIAN ARMORED CAR

RUSSIAN ARMORED CAR

RUSSIAN ARMORED CAR

RUSSIAN ARMORED CAR

LIGHT TANK T-27

RUSSIAN LIGHT TANK