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Entered service |
- |
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Crew |
4 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight |
19.8 t |
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Length (gun forward) |
8.61 m |
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Hull length |
6.2 m |
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Width |
2.69 m |
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Height |
2.35 m |
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Armament |
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Main gun |
105-mm rifled |
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Machine guns |
1 x 7.62-mm, 1 x 12.7-mm |
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Ammunition load |
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Main gun |
41 rounds |
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Machine guns |
4 500 x 7.62-mm, 600 x 12.7-mm |
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Mobility |
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Engine |
Detroit Diesel 6M-92TA diesel |
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Engine power |
550 hp |
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Maximum road speed |
72 km/h |
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Range |
500 km |
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Maneuverability |
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Gradient |
? |
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Side slope |
? |
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Vertical step |
0.8 m |
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Trench |
2.1 m |
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Fording |
1.3 m |
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The VFM 5
light tank was developed by Vickers. It is based on the
XM8
light tank, developed by FMC. Overall design was simplified to
reduce price of the tank. The VFM 5 was intended mainly for
export customers, however it received no production orders.
The VFM 5 is
a light and airportable vehicle. It's Hull and turret are welded from
aluminum armor. Front arc is reinforced with additional armor
plates.
The VFM 5
light tank is armed with a fully-stabilized 105-mm rifled gun,
developed by Royal Ordnance. This gun is loaded manually, unlike the
XM8 fitted with an autoloader. Autoloader was removed to keep the
production price down. This 105-mm gun fires all standard NATO 105-mm
ammunition. A total of 19 rounds are located inside the combat compartment and
are ready to use.
Secondary
armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and roof mounted
12.7-mm MG.
The VFM 5
light tank has a crew of four, including commander, driver, gunner
and loader.
Vehicle is
powered by Detroit Diesel 6M-92TA diesel engine, developing 550 hp.
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Video of the Vickers VFM 5 light tank |
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