INFANTRY TANK (A15) VALENTINE Mk. VIII

INFANTRY TANK (A15) VALENTINE Mk. VIII
Image: Valentine Mk. VIII (IWM)
Year1943
Vehicle TypeHeavy Tank
Origin & DesignerBritain/Vickers
Numbers Produced[@numbers_produced]
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x OQF 6 pdr L/43 Mk. V Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-5° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Powered)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightNo. 39
Secondary Armament1 x .303 Bren Machine Gun (Coaxial)
Smoke Discharger2 x 2in Bomb Throwers
Ammunition Carried53 x 57mm & 1.575 x .303 & 18 x Smoke Rounds
Height2.27m
Width2.62m
Length5.41m
Combat Weight18.597 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth0.91m
Trench Crossing2.28m
Obstacle Clearance0.83m
Climbing Ability32°
RadioNo. 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 60mm.
Hull Sides: 60mm.
Hull Rear: 60mm.
Hull Top: 20mm.
Hull Bottom: 7mm.
Gun Mantle: 65mm.
Turret Front: 65mm.
Turret Sides: 60mm.
Turret Rear: 65mm.
Turret Top: 20mm.
EngineAEC A190 (Diesel)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range177 km
Maximum Cross Country Range109 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed24 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed15 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesUp-graded Mk. III mounting a 6 pdr gun and AEC diesel engine, with the loss of the coaxial machine gun.