M3A1 Stuart with fuselage-mounted flamethrower | USA

The M3A1 Stuart with hull-mounted flamethrower was a specialized variant of the American M3A1 Stuart light tank, designed for close combat and use against fortified positions. Unlike the "Satan" version, where the flamethrower replaced the main armament, this variant integrated a flamethrower directly into the hull , retaining the original 37 mm cannon. This configuration made the tank versatile, both as a flamethrower and as a main battle tank.

Areas of use: This variant was used by the US Marines and the US Army in the Pacific War , especially on islands such as Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima , where it proved effective against well-defended positions and bunkers.

For which country: USA

Classification: Tank

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Perfect for scenarios where a combination of flamethrower and tank support is needed.
• Flames of War: Ideal as a versatile vehicle for the Pacific War, providing both fire support and anti-tank capabilities.
• Chain of Command: Ideal for tactical games where fortified positions need to be breached.

Technical data:

• Crew: 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator)
• Length: 4.50 m
• Width: 2.30 m
• Height: 2.40 m
• Weight: 12.5 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 38 mm
  • Pages: 25 mm
• Armament:
  • Main armament: 37-mm M6 cannon
  • Coaxial 7.62 mm M1919A4 machine gun
  • hull-mounted flamethrower
  • fuselage-mounted 7.62 mm M1919A4 machine gun
• Engine: Continental W-670-9A, 250 HP
• Flamethrower range: Up to 40 meters
• Speed: Up to 58 km/h on the road