Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
M3 Lee
Category
Country
Production
1941–1942
Quantity
6,258
Unit Price (current)
$55.3K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$55.3K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ 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 Weight27.2 t
- Crew Size7
- Service Entry Year1941
◈Firepower12MOD.12
- Main Gun Calibre75 mm
- Main Gun TypeRifled
- Main Gun Length (Calibres)31
- Muzzle Velocity (Max)619 m/s
- Effective Range (Main Gun)2,000 m
- Ammunition Stowage224
- Can Fire APFSDSNo
- Can Fire HEATNo
- Can Fire HE-FragYes
- Can Fire ATGMNo
- Coaxial / Secondary MG Count0
- Auxiliary Armament.30-06 Browning M1919A4 machine guns (2-4)
▣Protection7MOD.7
- Armour TypeRiveted Steel
- Hull Front Thickness (Max)51 mm
- Turret Front Thickness (Max)51 mm
- Has ERANo
- Has APSNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesNo
◇Mobility8MOD.8
- Engine Power400 hp
- Power-to-Weight Ratio13 hp/t
- Fuel TypePetrol
- Transmission TypeManual
- Suspension TypeCoil Spring
- Max Road Speed42 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed26 km/h
- Operational Range (Road)193 km
◆Dimensions5MOD.5
- Length (Hull)5.64 m
- Length (Overall, Gun Forward)5.64 m
- Width2.72 m
- Height3.13 m
- Ground Clearance0.46 m
▤Electronics & Optics8MOD.8
⬢Amphibious & Special3MOD.3
▲Production & Service4MOD.4
- Total Production Units6,258
- Years in Production2 year
- Current Service StatusRetired
- Notable Variants Count12
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1940Sale: United Kingdom (3,650 units)
- 1941Production started
- 1942Production ended
85
years in service
1
years in production
6,258
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 5,150units
5,150active
M3 LeeSALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 |  United Kingdom | 3,650 | — | — |
| — |  Russia | 1,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TANKS RANKING Tanks · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
146TANKS14WORLD WAR II · TANKS1580UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS62PRICE · TANKS653PRICE · ALL WEAPONS152PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TANKS
ⓘ Rankings are within theTankscategory.
📖 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.
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