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Sentinel AC
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Tanks · Australia · 1942
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SentinelAC

Sentinel AC
Sentinel AC Photo: Not stated · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Protection
30
Mobility
70
Technology
20
Reliability
80
Crew Survivability
50
Operational Range
60
Logistics
75
Historical Performance
55
Strategic Impact
35
Origin Australia
ManufacturerNew South Wales Government Railways
CategoryTanks
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1943
Operators7 countries
Quantity65
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Tanks MASS Rating
26/140
World War II
195/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Protection
30
Mobility
70
Technology
20
Reliability
80
Crew Survivability
50
Operational Range
60
Logistics
75
Historical Performance
55
Strategic Impact
35
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Sentinel AC
Category
Country
Production
1942–1943
Quantity
65
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
26
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
tanks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Tank ClassificationCruiser Tank
  • GenerationWW2
  • Combat Weight28.448 t
  • Crew Size5
◈Firepower7MOD.7
  • Main Gun Calibre40 mm
  • Main Gun TypeRifled
  • Main Gun Length (Calibres)46
  • Muzzle Velocity (Max)792 m/s
  • Effective Range (Main Gun)1,500 m
  • Ammunition Stowage130
  • Coaxial / Secondary MG Count1
▣Protection3MOD.3
◇Mobility6MOD.6
  • Engine Power330 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio12 hp/t
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Transmission TypeManual
  • Max Road Speed48.276 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)241.35 km
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (Hull)6.096 m
  • Width2.743 m
  • Height2.438 m
▤Electronics & Optics1MOD.1
⬢Production & Service3MOD.3
  • Years in Production2 year
  • Current Service StatusPrototype Only
  • Notable Variants Count3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1942Production started
  3. 1943Production ended
84
years in service
1
years in production
65
units produced
7
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A fast, lightly armored tank for rapid exploitation and reconnaissance.
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 by welding and rolling homogeneous steel plates.
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