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Bob Semple tank
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Tanks · New Zealand · 1940
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BobSempletank

Bob Semple tank
Bob Semple tank Photo: Unidentified photographer · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
10
Protection
5
Mobility
20
Technology
0
Reliability
40
Crew Survivability
5
Operational Range
30
Logistics
20
Historical Performance
10
Strategic Impact
5
Origin New Zealand
ManufacturerTemuka
CategoryTanks
EraWorld War II
In service1940–1941
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
13
Tanks MASS Rating
140/140
World War II
554/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
10
Protection
5
Mobility
20
Technology
0
Reliability
40
Crew Survivability
5
Operational Range
30
Logistics
20
Historical Performance
10
Strategic Impact
5
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Bob Semple tank
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1940–1941
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
140
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
0
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
13
tanks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Tank ClassificationLight Tank
  • GenerationWW2
  • Combat Weight25.4 t
  • Crew Size6
◈Firepower7MOD.7
▣Protection7MOD.7
◇Mobility7MOD.7
  • Engine Power127 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio5 hp/t
  • Fuel TypeDiesel
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Suspension TypeLeaf Spring
  • Max Road Speed24 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)160 km
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (Hull)4.2 m
  • Width3.3 m
  • Height3.65 m
▲Production & Service4MOD.4
  • Total Production Units3
  • Years in Production1 year
  • Current Service StatusMuseum Only
  • Notable Variants Count0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1940Production started
  2. 1941Production ended
  3. 1942Entered service
86
years in service
1
years in production
3
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
A leaf spring is a simple spring made of one or more flexible metal strips bound together, used to absorb shocks and support weight in vehicle suspension, including some tanks.
A tank with reduced armor and weight for increased mobility.
Manual: a tank transmission in which the driver selects gear changes manually, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever to engage gears.
Armour made from steel plates joined by rivets.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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