Tank Destroyer Archer

Description

The Archer tank destroyer was based on the Infantry Tank Mk III "Valentine". It was used by the Egyptian army after the end of World War 2.

Technical Details

Tank Destroyer Archer
Crew
Crew (total)	4
Physical characteristics
Weight	16.25 t
Length	6.68 m
Width	2.76 m
Height	2.25 m
Armour
Armour (range)	8-60 mm
Performance
Speed (max)	32.2 km/h
Armament
Main weapon	QF 17 pdr (1)
Secondary weapon	.303 cal. Bren Machine Gun (1)

Images

: Side view of an Archer

Further Reading

Forum discussion of the Tank Destroyer Archer: Forum discussion at the Tanks in World War 2 Forum, about the Tank Destroyer Archer.
List of preserved Tank Destroyer Archer: List of entries at the Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project on the Tank Destroyer Archer.

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This page was last updated 2009-06-06 17:02:11.