fm 30-41 identification of british armored vehicles

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UNCLASSIFIEDWAR DEPARTMENT

BASIC FIELD MANUAL

MILITARY INTELLIGENCEIDENTIFICATION OF

BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESMay 27, 1941

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FM 30-41BASIC FIELD MANUAL

MILITARY INTELLIGENCEIDENTIFICATION OF

BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLES

Prepared under direction of theChief of Staff


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WAR DEPARTMENT,WASHINGTON, May 27, 1941.

FM 30-41, Military Intelligence, Identification of BritishArmored Vehicles, is published for the information and guid-ance of all concerned.

[A. G. 062.11 (4-2-41).]BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:G. C. MARSHALL,

Chief of Staff.OFFICIAL:E. S. ADAMS,Major General,

The Adjutant General.Distribution:

X(For explanation of symbols, see FM 21-6.)


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIoN I. General. Paragraph PagePurpose --_______________________ 1 1Scope -_____________--______----_ 2 1Method of identifiication andclassification of armored vehicles_ 3 1II. Armored vehicles of the British Army_ 3


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FM 30-41

BASIC FIELD MANUALMILITARY INTELLIGENCE

IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESSECTION IGENERAL

CO1. PURPOSE.-The purpose of this manual is to serve as aguide in the identification of armored vehicles of the BritishArmy. The material is the best available but may be incom-plete and, in some respects, inaccurate.N 2. SCOPE.-This manual, containing illustrations with ex-planatory data relative to British armored vehicles, is pub-lished for limited distribution. When illustrations are notgiven, blank spaces have been left so that they may be addedwhen provided. The manual will be used for instruction ofofficers and men in the appearance and general characteristicsof armored vehicles and will be safeguarded as prescribedin AR 380-5.U 3. METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF ARMOREDVEHICLES.-For method of identification and classification ofarmored vehicles see FM 30-40.


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SECTION IIARMORED VEHICLES OF THE BRITISH ARMY


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MILITARY INTELLIGENCEBRITISH

ARMY

SCOUT CARGUY ARMORED CAR

1. Crew: Three. 12. Drive:2. Armament: One 15-mm Besa 13. Speed:machine gun; one 7.92-mm Cross-country: 16 milesBesa machine gun. per hour.3. Ammunition: 150 rounds for Road: 24 miles per hour.gun; 2,250 rounds for Maximum: 40 miles permachine gun. hour.4. Armor, thickness: 0.55 inch. 14. Cruising radius, at ________Upper structure: speed 200 miles.Front: 15. Operating distance withoutSides: refill:5. Turret: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:6. Vision: Triplex glass block 17 . Turning radius:slits, Grundlach periscope, 18 . Suspension, t y p e: Au to-telescopic sight. mobile, four wheels.7. Ventilation: 19. Performance:8. Communications: 2 -way Gr o u n d clearance: 12radio. inches.


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESBRITISH SCOUT CAR

ARMY GUYARMORED CAR

Top.

Front. Rear.


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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE

BRITISHARMY

SCOUT CARMORRIS ARMORED RECONNAISSANCE CAR

1. Crew: Four. 12 . Drive:2. Armament: One .303-cal. 13 . Speed:Bren machine gun; one .55 Cross-country: 24 milesBoys antitank rifle. per hour.3. Ammunition: Road: 45 miles per hour.4. Armor, thickness: % inch. Maximum: 65 miles perUpper structure: hour.Front: 14. Cruising radius, at ------Sides: speed 240 miles.5. Turret: 15. Operating distance without6. Vision: refill: Capacity, 30 gallons.7. Ventilation: 16 . Gear speeds and ratios:8. Communications: Radio. 17 . Turning radius:9. Dimensions: 18 . Suspension, type: Automo-Length: bile, four wheels.Width: 19. Performance:Height: Ground clearance:


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ARMY MORRIS ARMOREDRECONNAISSANCE CAR

Top.

Front. Rear.


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BRITISHARMY

HUMBER ARMORED CAR1. Crew: Three. Horsepower:2. Armament: One machine Horsepower per ton:gun, 7.92-cal.; one machine 12. Drive:gun, 15-mm. 13. Speed:3. Ammunition: 2,250 rounds Cross-country:for light machine gun; 150 Road:rounds for heavy machine Maximum:gun. 14. Cruising radius, at ------4. Armour, thickness: 0.55 inch. speed ------ miles.Upper structure: 15. Operating distance withoutFront: refill:Sides: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:5. Turret: 17. Turning radius:6. Vision: 18. Suspension, type:7. Ventilation: 19. Performance:8. Communications: Radio. Ground clearance:9. Dimensions: Climbs ------ slopes.Length: Negotiates vertical ob-


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESBRITISH HUMBER

ARMY ARMORED CAR

Top.

Front. Rear.


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ARMY

SCOUT CAR BSA1. Crew: Two. 12. Drive:2. Armament: One .303-cal. 13. Speed:Bren machine gun. Cross-country: 20 miles3. Ammunition: 2,500 rounds per hour.

(estimate). Road: 35 miles per hour.4. Armor, thickness: Maximum: 55 miles perUpper structure: 1 inch. hour.Front: /16 inch. 14. Cruising radius, at --------Sides: 1/4inch. speed 200 miles.5. Turret: 15. Operatiig distance without6. Vision: Slits with triplex refill:blocks. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:7. Ventilation: 17. Turning radius:8. Communications: Voice, no 18. Suspension, type: Automo-radio. bile, four wheels inde-9. Dimensions: pendently sprung.Length: 10 feet 5 inches. 19. Performance:Width: 6 feet 7 inches. Ground clearance: 10Height: 5 feet. inches.


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ARMY BSA

Top.

1-I 1W,Front. Rear.


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BRITISHARMY

LIGHT TANK MARK VI1. Crew: Three. 13. Speed:2. Armament: One .50-cal. ma- Cross-country: 23 mileschine gun; one .303-cal. per hour.machine gun. Road:3. Ammunition: 2,500 rounds Maximum: 30 miles per.50-cal.; 2,500 rounds .303- hour.

cal. 14. Cruising radius, at ------4. Armor, thickness: 0.55 inch. speed, 150 miles.Upper structure: 15. Operating distance withoutFront: 0.55 inch. refill: Capacity, 42 gallons.Sides: 0.51 inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios: Four5. Turret: One. forward, one reverse.6. Vision: S. SB. T. 17. Turning radius: 16 feet (es-7. Ventilation: No special sys- timated).tem. 18. Suspension, type: Two8. Communications: bogies, eight bogie wheels,Internal: Voice tube. two track support wheels.External: Wireless, flag. 19. Performance:9. Dimensions: Ground clearance:Length: 13 feet. Climbs 25 slopes.


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESBRITISH LIGHT TANK

ARMY MARK VI

Top.

I__FTont. Rear,


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BRITISHARMY

LIGHT TANK MARK VI-B.1. Crew: Three. 13. Speed:2. Armament: One .50-cal. ma- Cross-country: 23 mileschine gun; one .303-cal. per hour.machine gun. Road:3. Ammunition: 2,500 rounds Maximum: 30 miles per.50-cal.; 2,500 rounds .303- hour.

cal. 14. Cruising radius at --------4. Armor, thickness: 0.55 inch. speed 150 miles.Upper structure: 15 . Operating distance withoutFront: 0.55 inch. refill: Capacity, 42 gallons.Sides: 0.51 inch. 16 . Gear speeds and ratios: Four5. Turret: One. forward, one reverse.6. Vision: S. SB. T. 17. Turning radius: 16 feet (es-7. Ventilation: No special sys- timated).tem. 18. Suspension, type: Two bo-8. Communications: gies, eight bogie wheels,Internal: Voice tube. two track support wheels.External: Wireless, flag. 19 . Performance:9. Dimensions: Ground clearance:Length: 13 feet. Climbs 250 slopes.


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESBRITISH LIGHT TANKARMY MARK VI-B

Top.

I

Front. Side.


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-.MILITARY INTELLIGENCEBRITISH

ARMY

LIGHT TANK MARK VII1. Crew: Three. power at 2,800 revolu-2. Armament: One 40-mm tions per minute.gun, one 7.92-mm ma- Horsepower per ton:chine gun: two smoke dis- 21.04.chargers. 12. Steering, brake or controlled3. Ammunition: 50 rounds 40- differential: Curving track,mm; 2,025 rounds 7.92- also auxiliary brake steer-mm; 8 rounds 4-inch ing.smoke. 13. Speed:4. Armor, thickness: 0.55 inch. Cross-country:Upper structure: Road:Front: 0.63 inch. Maximum: 40 miles perSides: hour.5. Turret: 14. Cruising radius, at _______3. Ammunition: 50 rounds 40- speed 200 miles.episcope, triplex blocks.. 15. Operating distance without7. Ventilation: Two radiators refill: Capacity, 50.6 gal-in rear draw gases from lons.fighting compartment.. 16. Gear speeds and ratios: Five8. Communications: Radio, forward, one reverse.lamp, flag. Internal: tele- 17. Turning radius: 87 feet.phone using radio set. 18. Suspension, type: Christie9. Dimensions: type, eight wheels 28.5Length: 13 feet 5 inches . inches in diameter.


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESBRITISH LIGHT TANK

ARMY MARK VII

Top.

Front. Side.


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MILITARY INTELLIGENCEBRITISHARMY

LIGHT TANK(Similar to United States Army Light Tank M2A4)


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLES

BRITISH LIGHT TANKARMY (Similar toUnited States ArmyLight Tank M2A4)

Top.

mis

I--I III iFront. Rear.


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MILITARY INTELLIGENCEBRITISHARMY

LIGHT TANK(Similar to United States Army Light Tank M3)


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESBRITISH LIGHT TANKARMY (Similar to

United States ArmyLight Tank M3)

Top.

___ Ei-I iiUi*lFront. Rear.


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BRITISHARMY

MEDIUM TANKCRUISER TANK, MARK V A13

1. Crew: Four. 12. Drive:2. Armament: One 40-mm gun; 13. Speed:two machine guns; one Cross-country: 20 milessubmachine gun. per hour.3. Ammunition: 87 rounds for Road:gun; 4,275 rounds for ma- Maximum: 30 miles perchine gun; thirty 2-inch hour.smoke bombs. 14. Cruising radius, at ____----4. Armor, thickness: speed 140 miles.Upper structure: 1.57 15. Operating distance withoutinches. refill: Capacity, 88 gallons.Front: 1.57 inches. 16. Gear speeds and ratios: FourSides: 1.18 inches. forward, one reverse.5. Turret: 17. Turning radius:6. Vision: S. SB. T. 18. Suspension, type: Eight7. Ventilation: wheels, Christie type.8. Communications: 19. Performance:


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESBRITISH MEDIUM TANK

ARMY CRUISER TANKMARK V A13

Top.

Front. Rear.


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ARMY

MEDIUM TANK(Similar to United States Army Medium Tank M3)


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BRITISH MEDIUM TANKARMY (Similar toUnited States ArmyMedium Tank M3)

Top

Front Rear

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ARMY

MEDIUM TANKCRUISER TANK, MARK VI A15

1. Crew: Five. tions per minute .2. Armament: One 1-pounder Horsepower per ton:or 2-pounder or 3-inch 17.35.howitzer and one 7.92-mm 12. Drive: Wilson EpicyclicgearBesa in turret; two 7.92- with skid brake.mm Besa; one 2-inch bomb 13. Speed:thrower. Cross-country:3. Ammunition: 5.175 rounds Road:7.92-mm; thirty 2-inch Maximum: 30 miles persmoke bombs; 151 rounds hour.2-pounders or 54 rounds 14. Cruising radius, at __.--_3-inch howitzer. speed 110 miles.4. Armor, thickness: 1.57-inch. 15. Operating distance withoutUpper structure: refill: Capacity, 132 gal-Front: lons.Sides: 16. Gear speeds and ratios: Four5. Turret: forward, one reverse.6. Vision: 17. Turning radius:7. Ventilation: Two ejector 18. Suspension, type: Christie,fans. 10 wheels each-bogie on


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BRITISH MEDIUM TANKARMY CRUISER TANK

MARK VI A15

Top.

Front. Bear.


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BRITISHARMY

MEDIUM TANKINFANTRY TANK MARK II1. Crew: Four. 12. Drive:2. Armament: One 40-mm 13. Speed:gun; one .303-cal. ma- Cross-country:chine gun. Road:3. Ammunition: 67 rounds 40- Maximum: 15 to 18mm; 3,250 rounds .303-cal. miles per hour.4. Armor, thickness: 2.75 14. Cruising radius, at ------inches. speed 50 to 60 miles.Upper structure: 15 . Operating distance withoutFront: refill: Capacity, 56 gallons.

Sides: 1 inch. 16 . Gear speeds and ratios:5. Turret: Cast armor. Five forward, one reverse.6. Vision: Grundlach peri- 17. Turning radius:scope; slits with triplex 18. Suspension, type: Two bog-blocks. ies with four wheels, one7. Ventilation: independent pair of8. Communications: wheels, Jockey wheel for-Internal: Voice tube. ward.External: Radio, lamp, 19. Performance:flag. Ground clearance:9. Dimensions: Climbs 30' slopes.Length: 18 feet 9 inches. Negotiates vertical ob-Width: 8 feet 3 inches. stacle 2 feet 6 inchesHeight: 8 feet 5 inches. high.10. Weight: 28 tons. Crosses trenches 8 feet


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BRITISH MEDIUM TANKARMY INFANTRY TANK

MARK II

Top.

Front. Rear.


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BRITISHARMY

MEDIUM TANKINFANTRY TANK MARK III VALENTINE

1. Crew: Three. 11 . Motor: AEC.2. Armament: One 40-mm, one Type: 6-cylinder Diesel.7.92-mm, one 2-inch mor- Cooling system:tar. Horsepower: 150 horse-3. Ammunition: 52 rounds 40- power at 2,200 revolu-mm; 3,150 rounds 7.92- tions per minute.mm; 18 rounds 2-inch Horsepower per ton: 8.37.mortar. 12. Drive:

4. Armor, thickness: 13. Speed:Upper structure: Cross-country:Front: 2.36 inches. Road:Sides: Maximum: 15 miles perTurret: 2% inches. hour.5. Turret: Cast steel cupola. 14. Cruising radius, at ------6. Vision: Four Grundlach peri- speed 93 miles.scopes, telescopic sight, 15 . Operating distance withouttriplex blocks on slits. refill: Capacity,74.7 gallons.7. Ventilation: Slits wih baffle 16. Gear speeds and ratios: Fiveplates front and rear of forward, one reverse.radius:


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ARMY INFANTRY TANKMARK III VALENTINE

Top.

Front. Rear.


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ARMY

MEDIUM TANKINFANTRY TANK M-IV (A-22)1. Crew: Five. 11. Motor:2. Armament: Type: Vauxhall 12-Turret: One 2-pounder; cylinder fiat engine.1 machine gun; 1 sub- Cooling system:machine gun; 1 smoke Horsepower: 360.mortar; and 1 Bren Horsepower per ton:machine gun. 12. Drive:Hull front: One 3-inch 13. Speed:howitzer and one sub- Cross-country:machine gun. Road:3. Ammunition: 150 rounds for Maximum: 161/4 miles2-pounder; 600 rounds for per hour at 2,400 revo-Bren machine gun; 400 lutions per minute.rounds for submachine 14 . Cruising radius, at -------gun. speed 100 miles.4. Armor, thickness: 15. Operating distance withoutU p p e r structure: 3/4 refill:inch. 16. Gear speeds and ratios:Front: 31/2 inches. 17. Turning radius:Sides: 3 inches. 18. Suspension, type: New typeTurret: 31/2 inches. of 22 independent units.


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ARMY INFANTRY TANKM-IV (A-22)

Top.

Front. Rear.


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ARMY

HEAVY TANKASSAULT OR FORTRESS TANK


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESBRITISH HEAVY TANK

ARMY ASSAULT OR FORTRESS TANK

Top.

Front. Rear.


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BRITISHARMY

PERSONNEL CARRIERBREN MACHINE GUN CARRIER NO. 2 MARK I

1. Crew: Three. 12. Drive: Girling type brakes.2. Armament: One Bren ma- 13. Speed:chine gun or .55 Boys anti- Cross-country: 20 milestank rifle. per hour.3. Ammunition: Road: 30 miles per hour.4. Armor, thickness: Maximum:Upper structure: 5i/ inch 14. Cruising radius, at ___(approximate). speed __--__ miles.Front: 15. Operating distance withoutSides: refill: Capacity, 20 gallons.5. Turret: 16. Gear speeds and ratios:6. Vision: Slits and telescope. 17. Turning radius:7. Ventilation: 18. Suspension, type: 6-wheel.8. Communications: None. 19. Performance:9. Dimensions: Ground clearance: 10Length: 11 feet 10 Inches (estimated).inches. Climbs 25 slopes.


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IDENTIFICATION OF BRITISH ARMORED VEHICLESBRITISH PERSONNEL CARRIERARMY BREN MACHINE GUN

CARRIER NO. 2 MARK I

Side (old model).

Front. Rear.

Side.

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WAR DEPART.NJTADJUTAINT GENERAL'S OFFICE

'WASIIIiGTOON

In replyrefer to AG 062.11 FM 30-41(2-26-42)PC-C

March 7,. 1942,

SUBJECT: Change in classification ofFMI 30-41,

TO: -.

-- Thes class-f-iAeatS;-iof- fI.30-1t(identi fi-e-afon-of -British Arnored Vehicles), May 27, 1941, is changed from"Confidential" to "Restricted"..

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