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Vickers MK D Light Tank |
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Front View of the Mk D with the Turret travered to the rear Copyright � An Cosantoir |
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Background |
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The Vickers Mk D was a prototype of a series being developed for Japan, known as the Mark C, and both mounted a 6 pound gun.
The Mk D was delivered in March 1929 and was used by the Armoured Car Corps to train infantry and cavalry personnel. |
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Vehicle Specification |
Crew |
3/4 |
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Combat Weight |
12 Tons 3 cwt. |
Without Crew |
Length |
17 ft. 6 ins. |
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Width |
8 ft. 4 ins. |
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Height |
8 ft. |
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Max. Speed |
20 mph |
Open road |
Max. Speed in Water |
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Range |
130 miles |
Open road |
Max. Vertical Step |
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Max. Trench |
6.ft. 6 ins. |
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Ballistic Protection |
.303 in. Ball |
All Round |
Ballistic Protection |
.303 in. AP |
Rifle 100 yds. |
Ballistic Protection |
.303 in. AP |
MG 400 yds. |
Engine |
Sunbeam Amazon |
170 bhp/ Kw |
Transmission |
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