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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Vickers A1E1 Independent
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · INTERWAR PERIOD
40
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
25
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- Tank ClassificationHeavy Tank
- GenerationInterwar
- Combat Weight33 t
- Crew Size8
◈Firepower11MOD.11
- Main Gun Calibre47 mm
- Main Gun TypeRifled
- Main Gun Length (Calibres)47
- Muzzle Velocity (Max)600 m/s
- Effective Range (Main Gun)1,500 m
- Ammunition Stowage80
- Can Fire APFSDSNo
- Can Fire HEATNo
- Can Fire HE-FragYes
- Can Fire ATGMNo
- Coaxial / Secondary MG Count1
▣Protection9MOD.9
- Armour TypeRiveted Steel
- Hull Front Thickness (Max)28 mm
- Turret Front Thickness (Max)28 mm
- Frontal RHA Equivalent (KE)13 mm
- Frontal RHA Equivalent (CHEM)13 mm
- Has ERANo
- Has APSNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesNo
◇Mobility7MOD.7
- Engine Power370 hp
- Power-to-Weight Ratio11.21 hp/t
- Fuel TypePetrol
- Transmission TypeManual
- Suspension TypeCoil Spring
- Max Road Speed32 km/h
- Operational Range (Road)152.855 km
◆Dimensions5MOD.5
- Length (Hull)7.6 m
- Length (Overall, Gun Forward)7.6 m
- Width2.67 m
- Height2.72 m
- Ground Clearance0.4 m
▤Electronics & Optics8MOD.8
⬢Amphibious & Special3MOD.3
▲Production & Service3MOD.3
- Years in Production9 year
- Current Service StatusMuseum Only
- Notable Variants Count0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1926Production started
- 1935Production ended
100
years in service
9
years in production
1
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Vickers A1E1 IndependentSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 |  United Kingdom | 1 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TANKS RANKING Tanks · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ 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.
A tank with heavy armor and firepower, prioritizing protection over 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 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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