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LightTankMkV

Tanks · United Kingdom · 1934
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LightTankMkV

Light Tank Mk V
Light Tank Mk V Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
10
Protection
5
Mobility
30
Technology
5
Reliability
25
Crew Survivability
10
Operational Range
20
Logistics
35
Historical Performance
15
Strategic Impact
5
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryTanks
EraInterwar Period
In service1934–1940
Operators1 countries
Quantity800
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
14
Tanks MASS Rating
101/106
Interwar Period
550/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
10
Protection
5
Mobility
30
Technology
5
Reliability
25
Crew Survivability
10
Operational Range
20
Logistics
35
Historical Performance
15
Strategic Impact
5
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Light Tank Mk V
Category
Production
1934–1940
Quantity
800
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · INTERWAR PERIOD
101
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
14
tanks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Tank ClassificationLight Tank
  • GenerationInterwar
  • Combat Weight2.9 t
  • Crew Size2
  • Service Entry Year1938
◈Firepower11MOD.11
▣Protection7MOD.7
◇Mobility8MOD.8
  • Engine Power40 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio13.8 hp/t
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Suspension TypeLeaf Spring
  • Max Road Speed56 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed30 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)200 km
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (Hull)3.2 m
  • Width2.13 m
  • Height2.03 m
  • Ground Clearance0.3 m
⬢Amphibious & Special4MOD.4
▲Production & Service3MOD.3
  • Years in Production2 year
  • Current Service StatusRetired
  • Notable Variants Count0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1934Production started
  2. 1940Production ended
92
years in service
6
years in production
800
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
A refined product derived from crude oil, used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons.
Armour made from steel plates joined by rivets.
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