Perry’s Paper
T1E1 U.S. Light Tank
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REAR AXLE
The Cunningham tank, known officially as Light Tank T1, was designed in 1926
from the experiences of WWI 1917A1 models. In 1927 some improvements, such
as fuel tanks above the rear track and a 37mm cannon, lead to the T1E1 version.
It was powered by a 110 horsepower 441.8 cubic inch V-8 that enabled it to achieve
14 miles per hour cross-country and around 17 on hard roads. The turret was
positioned at the rear of the hull which allowed for easy access by the crew, and
created a relatively spacious crew compartment. In 1928 was approved the
standardization as Light Tank M1 and the first four builded were sent to the
4th Tank Company at Fort Meade, Maryland.
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