| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Designation(s) | Light Tank, M22 Locust | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | n.a. | ||
| Production Quantity | 830 | Production Period | Apr. 1943-Feb. 1944 |
| Type | Light/Airborne Tank | Crew | 4 |
| Length /hull (m) | 3.96/3.93 | Barrel Overhang (m) | 0.03 |
| Width (m) | 2.25 | Height (m) | 1.84 |
| Combat Weight (kg) | 7400 | Radio Equipment | SCR510 |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 37mm Gun M6 | Ammunition Carried | 50 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Manual (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | -10° to +30° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | n.a. |
| Secondary Armament | 1 x .30 caliber MG M1919A4 (coaxial) | Ammunition Carried | 2500 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | Lycoming 0-435T | Track Links | 106/track |
| Type & Displacement | HO6, 7.1 liters | Track Width | 28.6 cm |
| Horsepower (max.) | 192hp @2800rpm | Track Ground Contact | 231.0 cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 25.9 hp/t | Ground Pressure | 7.1 psi |
| Gearbox | 4 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance (m) | 0.25 |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius (m) | 11.6 |
| Range on/off road (km) | 177 | Gradient (degrees) | 27° |
| Mileage (L/100km) | 146 on road | Vertical Obstacle (m) | 0.46 |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) | 259 | Fording (m) | 0.91 |
| Speed on/off road | 58 km/h | Trench Crossing (m) | 1.68 |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 25mm @90° | 13mm @90° | 13mm @81° | 13mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 13mm @25° | 10mm @45° | - | 10mm @0° |
| Turret | 25mm @60° | 25mm @85° | 25mm @90° | 10-19mm @0° |
| Mantlet | 25mm @40° | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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M22 Locust by D.P. Dyer
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