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Tank for sale

Brydog
27-04-2005, 22:24
M-3 tank Standard tank 1945-1965
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/unitedkingdom/cruiser/comet/comet_04.jpg
Price:$150,000
Crew: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, co-driver)
Battle weight: 78,8001b
Dimensions: Length 25ft 1.5 ins; (21 ft 6 ins, gun aft)
Width 10 ft
Height 8ft 9.5 ins
Track width: 15.5 ins
Track centres/tread 8ft 1.25 ins
Armament: Main: 1 x 77mm gun
Secondary: 2 x 12.7 cal MG (one co-axial)
Armour thickness: Maximum 101 mm
Minimum 14mm
Traverse: 360°- Elevation limits : -a-20° to -12°
Engine: Rolls-Royce Meteor V12 600hp
Maximum speed: 29mph
Maximum cross-country speed: 16mph (approx)
Suspension type: Improved Christie with return rollers
Road radius: 123 miles
Fording depth: aft (4ft prepared)
Vertical obstacle: 3ft
Trench crossing : 7ft 6in