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Tanks · United Kingdom · 1941
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M3Grant

M3 Grant
M3 Grant Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
55
Protection
40
Mobility
60
Technology
30
Reliability
70
Crew Survivability
50
Operational Range
65
Logistics
75
Historical Performance
60
Strategic Impact
50
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryTanks
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1945
Operators7 countries
Quantity6,258
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
53
Tanks MASS Rating
15/140
World War II
151/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
55
Protection
40
Mobility
60
Technology
30
Reliability
70
Crew Survivability
50
Operational Range
65
Logistics
75
Historical Performance
60
Strategic Impact
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
M3 Grant
Category
Production
1941–1945
Quantity
6,258
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
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 ClassificationMedium Tank
  • GenerationWW2
  • Combat Weight30 t
  • Crew Size6
  • Service Entry Year1942
◈Firepower11MOD.11
▣Protection9MOD.9
◇Mobility9MOD.9
  • Engine Power340 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio11.3 hp/t
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Suspension TypeCoil Spring
  • Max Road Speed42 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed26 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)240 km
  • Fording Depth1 m
◆Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Length (Hull)5.33 m
  • Length (Overall, Gun Forward)6.12 m
  • Width2.72 m
  • Height3.12 m
  • Ground Clearance0.43 m
▲Production & Service4MOD.4
  • Total Production Units6,258
  • Years in Production4 year
  • Current Service StatusRetired
  • Notable Variants Count2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1941Production started
  2. 1945Production ended
85
years in service
4
years in production
6,258
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
M3 GrantSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—United Kingdom———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Coil spring: a helical metal spring used in vehicle suspension to absorb shocks and maintain wheel contact, compressing under load.
High-Explosive Fragmentation: ammunition that explodes on impact, releasing fragments.
Manual: a tank transmission in which the driver selects gear changes manually, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever to engage gears.
A fire control system relying on optical sights and manual input for aiming and range estimation without computer assistance.
A tank with medium weight and armor, balancing mobility and firepower.
A refined product derived from crude oil, used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons.
A rifled gun has spiral grooves cut into its barrel.
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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