In WWII, the U.S. cavalry units abandoned the practice of riding horses. Instead, they drove tracked vehicles, mainly light tanks, in reconnaissance and pursuit operations. The M5 light tank was a derivative of the M3 light tank. It’s named after the famous American Civil War cavalry commander Stuart.
This tank was a derivative of the M3 light tank. It received a new engine and a transmission. The name “Stuart” came from the famous American Civil War Confederate general Stuart.
Specifications:
Weight: 15.2t
Length: 4.84m
Width: 2.29m
Height: 2.57m
Crew: 4
Main gun: 37mm M6 tank gun
Speed: 58km/h
Operational range: 160km