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Mark IX tank
Photo: Royal Armoured Corps Centre, Bovington (1946) Tank Museum Guide. An Illustrated Record of the Development of the British Tank. Part One 1915-1918, War · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · United Kingdom · 1917
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MarkIXtank

Mark IX tank
Mark IX tank Photo: Royal Armoured Corps Centre, Bovington (1946) Tank Museum Guide. An Illustrated Record of the Development of the British Tank. Part One 1915-1918, War · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
20
Troop Capacity
60
Mobility
30
Self-Defence Firepower
10
Survivability
25
Amphibious Capability
0
Versatility
40
Reliability
50
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerMarshall, Sons & Co.
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraWorld War I
In service1917
Operators1 countries
Quantity34
Data Quality85%
32
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
1/2
World War I
207/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
20
Troop Capacity
60
Mobility
30
Self-Defence Firepower
10
Survivability
25
Amphibious Capability
0
Versatility
40
Reliability
50
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
Mark IX tank
Prime contractor
Production
1917–
Quantity
34
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · WORLD WAR I
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
38
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
32
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1918
  • Combat Weight27 t
  • Crew4
  • Passengers / Dismounts30
  • Vehicle ClassArmoured personnel carrier
  • In ServiceYes
◈Armament8MOD.8
▣Protection12MOD.12
◇Mobility9MOD.9
  • Engine TypeRicardo 6-cylinder petrol engine
  • Engine Power150 hp
  • Power-to-Weight5.6 hp
  • Suspensionunsprung
  • Max Road Speed6.9 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed6.9 km/h
  • Operational Range32.18 km
  • AmphibiousNo
  • Fording Depth0 m
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length9.73 m
  • Width2.5 m
  • Height2.64 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production34
  • Production Start1,917 year
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1917Production started
109
years in service
34
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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