Protection
4%Firepower
10%Shot Effectiveness
21%Maneuverability
71%Weight (t) | 7.52 |
Hit Points | 400 |
Engine Power (hp) | 170 |
Speed Limit (km/h) | 65 |
Standard Shell Penetration (mm) | 37 - 51 |
Standard Shell Damage | 11 - 19 |
Rate of Fire (rounds/min) | 40.9 |
The vehicle prototype was designed and built by Rock Island Arsenal in 1933. The chassis and suspension elements of the Vickers Mk. E (Vickers "6-tonner") tank were used. Trials of the T2 prototype were successful, but the T2E1 variant was preferred due to its higher terrain crossing capacity.