Haunted M3 Stuart



Official Name: Stuart I Nicknames: The Haunted Tank Model: Stuart Light Tank Version: M3

Origin
Commanded by Jeb Stuart, this vehicle was the first light tank utilized by the Haunted Tank crew. The team later made use of a Stuart M5 light tank and an M4 Sherman tank.

Lead Designer: American Car & Foundry Co. Additional Designers: Additional designers unknown Place of Creation: United States of America Place of Destruction: Place of destruction unknown First Appearance: G.I. Combat #87 Final Appearance: Final appearance unknown

History
History unknown.

Previous Owners: Jeb Stuart Current Owner: Jennifer Stuart

Characteristics
Dimensions:
 * Length: 178.4" (4.5 meters)
 * Width: 88.0" (2.46 meters)
 * Height (Ground clearance): 16.5" (2.3 meters)

Weight (unloaded, including fuel): 28,000 lbs (12,700 kg) Weight (at maximum capacity): 12.5 tonnes (12,700 kg) Turret ring diameter: 46.75" (118.7 cm) Crew: (4 personnel)
 * Commander (rear-left turret) - Jeb Stuart
 * Loader (rear-right turret) - Arch Asher (later Gus Gray)
 * Driver in front hull (left) - Slim Stryker (later Bill Craig)
 * Assistant driver in front hull (right) - Rick Rawlins

Miscellaneous
Methods of Transport: Travel Radius: 120 km Maximum Velocity (at Sea Level): 58 kilometers per hour On-Board Equipment: 51 mm armament On-Board Weaponry:
 * Main: 37mm M5 turret gun (103-174 rounds)
 * Secondary: 5 3x.30 (7.62 mm) Browning M1919A4 MG (7,500-8,270 rounds)

Trivia

 * 5,811 Stuart I M3 tanks were produced between 194 and 1943.

Recommended Readings

 * G.I. Combat

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 * Haunted Tank (Military Unit)