Detail
The M24 Chaffee came into service in the closing months of WW2 seeing action in the Rhine crossings and the advance through Germany.
The turret mounted a 75 mm main armament, which was derived from an aircraft cannon design.
The chassis was used for a whole family of support variants; the vehicle stayed in service long after the end of the war.
The Chaffee replaced the Stuart in the reece troops of some armoured regiments, including the 8th Hussars.
Technical Specifications
| Crew: | 5 |
| Armament: | 1 x 75mm 1 x .50 Machine-gun 1 x .30 Browning Machine-gun |
| Engine: | 2 x Cadillac 100 bhp V8 Petrol |
| Max Speed: | 30mph |
| Year into service: | 1943 |
