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| 국가 | 미국 |
| 형식 | 경전차 |
| 생산 | 1941-1944 |
| 내장 | 22700+ |
Tthe M3 스튜어트, 공식적으로 라이트 탱크, M3, 제 2 차 세계 대전의 미국 경전차입니다. 그것은 미국이 전쟁에 진입하기 전에 임대 임대하에 영국과 영연방 군대에 공급되었습니다. 그 후, 그것은 전쟁이 끝날 때까지 미국과 연합군에 의해 사용되었습니다.
소스: M3A1 스튜어트 위키백과에
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| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 30 |
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잠깐, 당신을 위해 M3A1 스튜어트를 검색 ...
| M5A1 Stuart Walk Around | |
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| M5A1 (스튜어트 VI) | M3A3의 포탑이있는 M5; 이것은 1943 년까지 미국 단위의 주요 변형이었습니다. |
| 사진 작가 | 드미트리 키야킨 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 31 |
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| Stuart M3A1 Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | 마인더트 드 브리즈 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 28 |
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| M5A1 Stuart Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | 블라디미르 야쿠보프 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | 아크 리틀필드 컬렉션 |
| 사진 | 78 |
참고 항목:
| M3 Stuart Light Tank Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | 제레미 위 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 25 |
The Speedster of the Sands
Tthe M3A1 스튜어트 was the refined version of America’s first major wartime light tank. While it was eventually outclassed by heavier German and Soviet armor, the Stuart earned a place in history for its incredible mechanical reliability and blistering speed. When British crews first received them in North Africa, they nicknamed the tank “Honey” because it was a “honey of a ride” compared to the temperamental British tanks of the era. The A1 variant introduced a powered turret traverse and a “turret basket,” making it much more effective in combat than the original riveted M3.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (M3A1) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Light Tank / Reconnaissance |
| 승무원 | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Assistant Driver) |
| 엔진 | Continental W-670-9A 7-cylinder radial (250 hp) |
| 최대 속도 | 58 km/h (36 mph) on road |
| 주무장 | 37 mm M6 gun (103 rounds) |
| 보조 무장 | 3 × .30 cal M1919A4 machine guns |
| 갑옷 | 13 mm to 38 mm (Steel) |
| Operational Weight | 12.9 tonnes |
Design Engineering: Racing Car with a Gun
- The Vertical Volute Spring Suspension (VVSS): The Stuart used a robust VVSS system that allowed it to maintain high speeds over broken terrain. It was so fast that it often outran its own supply lines during the dash across North Africa.
- The Turret Basket: Unlike earlier light tanks where the crew had to “walk” around the floor as the turret turned, the M3A1 featured a rotating floor (basket) attached to the turret. This kept the gunner and commander perfectly aligned with the sights at all times.
- The “Canister” Shot: While the 37mm gun was too weak to kill Tigers, it was devastating against infantry. The M2 Sherman and M3 Stuart frequently used “canister” rounds—essentially giant shotgun shells—to clear jungle brush and enemy trenches in the Pacific.
- Aviation Roots: Like the Sherman M4A1, the Stuart used a radial aircraft engine. This forced the tank to have a very high profile to accommodate the vertical engine and the driveshaft, but the trade-off was a power-to-weight ratio that made it one of the most agile vehicles of WWII.
Operational History: Scouting and Survival
- Battle of Gazala: The Stuart’s combat debut with the British 7th Armoured Division (“The Desert Rats”) proved it could survive the brutal heat of the Sahara, where its high speed allowed it to perform hit-and-run attacks on Rommel’s supply columns.
- The Pacific Theater: In the jungles of Guadalcanal and Burma, the Stuart was the king of the battlefield. Since Japanese tanks were also lightly armored, the 37mm gun was more than sufficient, and its light weight allowed it to cross bridges and terrain that would swallow a Sherman.
- The “Recce” Role: By 1944 in Europe, the Stuart was no longer used for tank-on-tank combat. It was moved to reconnaissance units, where its speed and small size (compared to a Panther) allowed it to scout ahead of the main army and “flush out” enemy positions.
- The M5 Evolution: The M3A1 eventually gave way to the M5 Stuart, which replaced the noisy radial engine with twin Cadillac V8s, making the tank much quieter and easier to drive with an automatic transmission.
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