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Medium Mark III
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MediumMarkIII

Medium Mark III
Medium Mark III Photo: "Official photograph" · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Protection
25
Mobility
50
Technology
20
Reliability
40
Crew Survivability
30
Operational Range
45
Logistics
50
Historical Performance
10
Strategic Impact
5
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerVickers-Armstrongs
CategoryTanks
EraInterwar Period
In service1930–1933
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
31
Tanks MASS Rating
32/106
Interwar Period
391/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Protection
25
Mobility
50
Technology
20
Reliability
40
Crew Survivability
30
Operational Range
45
Logistics
50
Historical Performance
10
Strategic Impact
5
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Medium Mark III
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1930–1933
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · INTERWAR PERIOD
32
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
15
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
31
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
  • GenerationInterwar
  • Combat Weight16 t
  • Crew Size7
  • Service Entry Year1930
◈Firepower8MOD.8
▣Protection7MOD.7
◇Mobility7MOD.7
  • Engine Power180 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio11.25 hp/t
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Suspension TypeLeaf Spring
  • Max Road Speed48 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)193.08 km
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (Hull)6.55 m
  • Width2.67 m
  • Height2.79 m
▲Production & Service4MOD.4
  • Total Production Units3
  • Years in Production0 year
  • Current Service StatusRetired
  • Notable Variants Count0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1930Production started
  2. 1933Production ended
96
years in service
3
years in production
3
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
High-Explosive Fragmentation: ammunition that explodes on impact, releasing fragments.
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.
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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