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M3 Stuart
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Tanks · United States · 1941
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M3Stuart

M3 Stuart
M3 Stuart Photo: Geni · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Protection
20
Mobility
70
Technology
40
Reliability
75
Crew Survivability
30
Operational Range
50
Logistics
80
Historical Performance
60
Strategic Impact
55
Origin United States
CategoryTanks
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1944
Operators39 countries
Quantity22,744
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
45
Tanks MASS Rating
36/140
World War II
230/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Protection
20
Mobility
70
Technology
40
Reliability
75
Crew Survivability
30
Operational Range
50
Logistics
80
Historical Performance
60
Strategic Impact
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
M3 Stuart
Category
Production
1941–1944
Quantity
22,744
Unit Price (current)
$32.9K
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
36
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$32.9K
Inflation: +%0
45
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
  • GenerationWW2
  • Combat Weight14.5 t
  • Crew Size4
  • Service Entry Year1941
◈Firepower11MOD.11
▣Protection9MOD.9
◇Mobility9MOD.9
  • Engine Power220 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio15.2 hp/t
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Suspension TypeCoil Spring
  • Max Road Speed58 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed30 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)160 km
  • Fording Depth0.9 m
◆Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Length (Hull)4.53 m
  • Length (Overall, Gun Forward)4.53 m
  • Width2.24 m
  • Height2.26 m
  • Ground Clearance0.43 m
⬢Amphibious & Special4MOD.4
▲Production & Service4MOD.4
  • Total Production Units22,744
  • Years in Production3 year
  • Current Service StatusRetired
  • Notable Variants Count10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1927First deployment: Chinese Civil War
  2. 1941Production started
  3. 1944Production ended
85
years in service
3
years in production
22,744
units produced
37
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
05 / Operators
📖 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.
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 fire control system relying on optical sights and manual input for aiming and range estimation without computer assistance.
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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