Radical Thinking:Britain's Universal tanks and Troop Carriers in 1940s

[Johnrankins]

So far, so good, but, wouldn't those sneaky Nazi bastards be watching this pretty closely? And, maybe, learning something?

It seems unlikely that they would learn anything. German military intelligence sucked.

 

[marathag]

It seems unlikely that they would learn anything. German military intelligence sucked.

They really thought the USA would be deploying the M6 Heavy Tank, since it was used for so many PR events in the States.

 

[SCOUT 5249]

They really thought the USA would be deploying the M6 Heavy Tank, since it was used for so many PR events in the States.

On the M6 could have just sold a few to South America or other countries for money.

 

[phx1138]

an M18 TD with a closed top would have been a better choice for a light Scout tank. That's 40,000 pounds, actually close to the weight of the M24, and far more capable

That's actually a good idea. IMO, it's conceivable you could replace the M4, too, if you'll allow a 17pdr (which IIRC the M18 would accept)--& if the Army (or Armored Board) would go for it (which may be harder).

 

[marathag]

That's actually a good idea. IMO, it's conceivable you could replace the M4, too, if you'll allow a 17pdr (which IIRC the M18 would accept)--& if the Army (or Armored Board) would go for it (which may be harder).

There was a 90mm M18 but Army thought it too much gun for the chassis.

Then in 1948, the Army changed mind and developed the M56 Scorpion, with an even lighter 7 ton, 28mph chassis and more powerful 90mm gun.

You need to get rid of McNair and a few others on the Armored Board and Ordnance for something to replace that 'perfect' 76mm

Postwar, you had the French go with 13 ton light tanks, very light armor, but a 75mm class cannons with similar Performance to what the Panther had, with an autoloader, large enough to be requiring an oscillating turret so the gun could also elevate

French sold a lot of the AMX-13 around