From 1940 the British Tank Mission in the United States was responsible for obtaining US armoured vehicles, at first by purchase, and later by Lend-Lease. The T17 was a joint project designed to suit both British and American operational requirements. |
Characteristics Crew: 5 Length: 5.49 m Width: 2.69 m Height: 2.36 m Weight: 14 tonne Power Plant: 2 x GMC 270, 2 x 97 hp / 2 x 72 kW Suspension: Wheels, 4 x 4 Road speed: 55 mph/ 89 km/h Power/weight: 13.9 hp/tonne Range: 450 miles/ 724 km |