M2A1 Medium Tank | medium tank USA

The M2A1 Medium Tank was an American medium tank developed in the late 1930s. It served as a predecessor to the later M3 and M4 tanks and was an important step in the development of modern U.S. armored vehicles. The M2A1 featured multiple machine guns and a main armament suitable for early combat, although it did not see active service in World War II due to its limited armor and armament.

Areas of use: The M2A1 was used primarily as a training vehicle to prepare American crews for modern tanks. Although it was never used in major combat operations, it served as the basis for the development of more advanced models such as the M3 Lee and M4 Sherman.

For which country: USA

Classification: Tank

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: The M2A1 can be used in scenarios as a training or early support vehicle to provide historical accuracy.
• Flames of War: Ideal for alternative scenarios or as a light support vehicle in early war campaigns.
• Chain of Command: Perfect for missions that simulate training or early war operations.

Technical data:

• Crew: 6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, radio operator, machine gunner)
• Length: 5.38 m
• Width: 2.59 m
• Height: 2.84 m
• Weight: 20 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 25 mm
  • Pages: 25 mm
• Armament:
  • Main armament: 37-mm M3 cannon
  • 7.62 mm M1919 Browning machine guns (up to seven)
• Engine: Wright R-975 Whirlwind, 350 hp
• Speed: Up to 26 km/h on the road