Comparing: M2 Light Tank vs. Cruiser Mk. III vs. Light Mk. VIC

M2_lt

Development of the vehicle based on the M2A3 model was started in December 1938. The tank featured a new two-man turret with more powerful armament. A total of 365 vehicles were manufactured from May 1940 through March 1941. In April 1942, ten additional tanks were produced for training purposes. Some vehicles were supplied to the U.K. under Lend-Lease, others were deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps and saw combat in the Pacific Theater.

GB58_Cruiser_Mk_III

The vehicle was developed on the basis of the M1931 Christie tanks, purchased by the British Army in 1936. The vehicle was intended to be a fast, lightly-armored breakthrough tank. The modified design was deemed successful and became the basis for other cruiser tanks. A total of 65 vehicles were built. They saw combat in France and North Africa in 1940–1941.

GB76_Mk_VIC

A modification of the Mk.VI light tank with enhanced armament (the 15-mm Besa machinegun). Produced from December 1939 through July 1940. Initially, the tanks were designed for service in colonies. A total of 130 Mk. VIС tanks were manufactured.

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Turrets
Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier II II II
Battle Tiers 2 3 2 3 2
Price 3,400 3,800 750
Hit Points
Signal range
Speed Limit58 km/h48 km/h52.5 km/h
Speed Limit Back20 km/h20 km/h20 km/h
Weight
Load limit
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner (Loader)
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Commander (Radio Operator)
  • Gunner
  • Driver
  • Loader
  • Commander (Radio Operator, Loader)
  • Gunner
  • Driver
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
38.1 mm
Side:
25.4 mm
Rear:
25.4 mm
Front:
14 mm
Side:
14 mm
Rear:
14 mm
Front:
14 mm
Side:
13 mm
Rear:
6 mm
Turret Armor
Mobility
Engine Power
Horse power / weight
Traverse Speed
Max Climb Angle
Hard terrain resistance
Medium terrain resistance
Soft terrain resistance
Fire Chance
Engine Type
Turret
View Range
Turret Traverse
Traverse Arc
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
Penetration
Shell Price
Shell Speed
Damage / min
Rate of Fire
Reload time
Clip
Accuracy
Aim time
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity
Camo value
Stationary % % %
In motion % % %
When Firing % % %
Battle performance
Accuracy %38.0116 % %
Neto Credits Income280.196
Winrate %42.4426 % %
Damage dealt71.0779
Kills per Battle0.33319
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