"British Tanks (modern)
British classification:
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British classification:
- Light tanks: for reconnaissance and communications
- Infantry tanks: used in army tank battalions. Used for supporting infantry.
- Cruiser tanks: used in tank division. Used for independent action.
Light Tank Mk VIB | Light Tank MkVII | Infantry Tank MkI | Infantry Tank MkII Matilda | Infantry Tank MkIII Valentine | Infantry Tank MkIV Churchill | Cruiser MkIV main type | Cruiser MkI three turret | Cruiser MkII one turret | |
Mass (tons) | 5-6 | 7 | 12 | 25 or 32 | 16 | 38-40 | 14-16 | 12-14 | 12-14 |
Crew | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4-5 | 3 |
Armour (mm) | 12-16 | Up to 16 | Up to 60-65 | Up to 75-80 | 60 | 75 | Up to 30 | 16 | Up to 20 |
Armament | 12.7 mm MG 7.62 mm MG Smoke launcher | 40 mm gun 7.62 mm MG 2 smoke launchers | 12.7 mm MG 7.62 mm MG Smoke launcher | 40 mm gun 7.62 mm MG 2 smoke launchers | 40 mm gun 7.62 mm MG 2 smoke launchers | 40 mm gun 2 MGs, one high caliber | 40 mm gun 7.62 mm MG 2 smoke launchers | 37 or 40 mm gun 2 MGs | 37 or 40 mm gun 1 MG, possibly 2 |
Engine | - | 160 hp Meadows gasoline | 85 hp | 2 diesels 95 hp each | 131 hp diesel | 360 hp gasoline | 180 or 340 hp gasoline | 180 or 250 hp gasoline | 180 or 250 hp gasoline |
Speed (kph) | ~50 | Up to 64 | - | 30-35 | 25-26 | ~35-38 | Up to 84 | 30-35 | 30-35 |
Range (km) | - | 200 | - | - | 114 | - | - | - | - |
Communications | Radio | Radio | Radio | Radio and intercom | Radio and intercom | Radio and intercom | Radio and intercom | Radio | Radio |