The M3 and M5 tanks, unlike their counterparts focused on heavy armor and powerful weapons, were designed with practicality in mind. It is important to note that heavy armor and weaponry often come at the cost of mobility, which can be a disadvantage in certain combat situations. Therefore, the M3 tank was not specifically designed to engage armored targets.
The dimensions of the M3 Stuart tank approximately measure 14 feet in length, 7 feet in width, and 7 feet in height. With a weight of 14.7 tons, the M3 Stuart is equipped with a seven-cylinder, 250 horsepower engine that allows it to travel approximately 75 miles at medium speeds. Additionally, the tank is armed with a 37mm main cannon, M1919 machine guns, and its armor ranges from 13mm to 51mm (0.5 inches to 2 inches) in thickness. Similarly, the upgraded M5 Stuart maintains similar characteristics, weighing 16.5 tons and measuring approximately 14 feet and 2 inches in length, 7 feet and 4 inches in width, and 7 feet and 6.5 inches in height. The M5 Stuart is equipped with a 37mm cannon, M1919A4 machine guns, and armor ranging from 0.375 inches to 2 inches in thickness. Therefore, it may be challenging for a layman to differentiate between the various Stuart tank versions.
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