The American T16 Light Tank

The American T16 Light Tank

The American T16 Light Tank aka the CTLS-4TAY, was a right hand drive light tank (their was a left hand drive called the CTLS-4TAC aka the T14) developed as a private venture for export by the heavy machine manufacturer Marmon-Herrington in the late 1930’s, which had a limited success. The vehicle was operated by 2 men with a fixed cupola and Machine Gun. It was used by the US Army from 1940 onwards in limited roles.

The American T16 Light Tank Spec’s

Armament: x2 7.62mm (.30 cal) MG’s
Armour: Up to 25mm steel
Crew: 2
Dimensions: Length 3.5m / Width 2.1m  / Height 2.2m
Weight: 7.62 tonne
Engine: 124hp Hercules 6-cylinder
Top Road Speed: Unknown
Operational Range: Unknown