M22 Locust

The M22 Locust was an American airmobile light tank used during World War II.

History

Built to be airmobile, a matching transport was never developed before the changes in tank design made it outdated. As the British had the Hamilcar glider, they took the vehicles over, and the British 6th Airborne Division used it in 1945 crossing the Rhine (Operation Varsity). The designation "Locust" was added by the British. Some were given to Egypt after the war.

Variants

Combat Performance

Characteristics

  • Power plant: 162hp Lycoming O-435T 6 cylinder radial
  • Speed: 40mph (64km/h)
  • Range: 135 miles (217km)
  • Length: 12' 11" (3.93 m)
  • Width: 7' 1" (2.16 m)
  • Height: 6' 1" (1.82 m)
  • Weight: approx 8 tonnes
  • Crew: 2(3)
  • Main armament: 37mm M6 gun
  • Secondary armament: 1 x .30 Browning M1919 machine gun
  • Armour: 25mm maximum
Locust, M22 Locust, M22

 

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