| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation | Light Tank Mark VII, Tetrarch | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | n.a. | ||
| Production Quantity | 177 | Production Period | Nov. 1940-1941 |
| Type | Airborne Tank | Crew | 3 |
| Length hull/overall (m) | 4.31 | Barrel Overhang (m) | n.a. |
| Width (m) | 2.31 | Height (m) | 2.12 |
| Combat Weight (kg) | 7600 | Radio Equipment | n.a. |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 40mm 2-pounder QFSA | Ammunition Carried | 50 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Manual (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | n.a. |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | n.a. |
| Secondary Armament | 7.92mm Besa MG (coaxial) | Ammunition Carried | 2025 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | Meadows, MAT | Track Links | n.a. |
| Type & Displacement | H12 | Track Width | n.a. |
| Horsepower (max.) | 165hp @2700rpm | Track Ground Contact | n.a. |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 63.5 hp/t | Ground Pressure | 7.9 psi |
| Gearbox | 5 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance (m) | n.a. |
| Fuel | n.a. | Turning Radius (m) | 26.5 |
| Range on/off road (km) | 225 | Gradient (degrees) | n.a. |
| Mileage (L/100km) | 91 on road | Vertical Obstacle (m) | n.a. |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) | 205 | Fording (m) | 0.91 |
| Speed on/off road | 64/45 km/h | Trench Crossing (m) | 1.52 |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 6-10mm | 6mm | n.a. | 14mm |
| Superstructure | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | 4mm |
| Turret | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. |
| Mantlet | n.a. | - | - | - |
| REFERENCES |
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| BT, AFV19/40, WWW2, TWWII |
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