Light Tank, M24

The Light Tank, M24 was developed to have a more powerful gun than the 37 mm guns of the previous light tanks, as well as an overall improved design, improving flotation, mobility and ergonomics. The design was a considerable improvement over the previous Light Tank, M3 and Light Tank, M5 series, both in appearence and in mechanics, and the design was purposefully made to allow quick field repairs and support interchangeability of components. The Light Tank, M24 was initiated in 1943-03 under the name Light Tank, T24, and production was authorised in 1943-09. The Light Tank, M24 was standartised in 1944-07.

Technical details
M24
Crew
Crew (total) 4
Physical characteristics
Weight 17,58 t
Length
  • Without gun: 5,11 m
  • With gun: 5,59 m
Width 2,84 m
Height 2,46 m
Armour
Armour (range) 10 - 38 mm
Performance
Maximum speed 56 km/h
Armament
Main weapon 75 mm tank gun
Secondary weapons
  • 7,62 mm (0,3 inch) Browning machine gun (3)
  • 5,08 mm (2 inch) mortar
Side view drawing of a Light Tank, M24
Left side
Top view
Left side and frontal view

Source

  1. Office of the Chief of Ordnance. Catalogue of Standard Ordnance Items : Volume I - Tank and Automotive. 1945.

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