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How much horsepower did WW2 tanks have?
Comparison of early World War II tanks
| Infantry Tank Mk I Matilda | Panzer II | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline |
| Engine | 8-cylinder Ford | 6-cylinder petrol Maybach HL 140 hp |
| Power | 70 hp (52 kW) | 140 hp (100 kW) |
How far could a Sherman tank shoot?
M4A3R3 Sherman Tank Shooting Fire. Production began in 1941, and the tank would see its first action in 1942. The tanks weighed about 60,000 pounds each, had a max speed of 30 miles per hour and could travel as far as 120 miles.
What fuel did WW2 tanks use?
The Americans, Germans and English used petrol while the Soviets, Japanese and Italians used diesel. All German tanks were gasoline, but they used a number of Russian diesel T-34’s.
What type of tanks did the Soviet Union use in WW2?
At the start of World War II the most common tank in Soviet service was the T-26 (derived from the Vickers 6-ton), lightly armoured and armed with a 45 mm gun capable of penetrating most German tanks at normal combat ranges.
What was the average weight of a tank in WW2?
By 1945, typical medium tanks had maximum armor over 60 mm thick, with guns in the 75–85 mm (3.0–3.3-inch) range and weights of 30 to 45 t (30 to 44 long tons). Light tanks, which dominated most armies early in the war, gradually disappeared from front-line service.
What were some trends in World War II tank design?
One trend seen in World War II was the usage of older, lighter tank chassis to mount larger weapons in fixed casemates, as self-propelled guns, tank destroyers or assault guns.
What type of tanks did the French use in WW1?
At the start of the war, France had one of the largest tank forces in the world along with the Soviet, British and German forces. Like the British and the Soviets, the French operated two classes of tank: cavalry tanks and infantry tanks. The French had planned for a defensive war and built tanks accordingly.