/Vehicles/Allies/USA/01-Light TanksOthers/Disston-Tank.htm | Up-dated: 14-09-2025

 

The Disston Tractor Tank was still little more than a tractor, slow and overburdened with some armor plate and a pair of guns.

(Circa 1933)
Tractor Tank – Estimated 6 Built

 

Specifications
General

Type: Tractor Tank
Crew:3 (commander/main Gunner/loader, secondary gunner, driver)
Number built: 6 (five in Afghanistan, plus one prototype). The highest estimate, albeit spurious, places it at 36.

Dimensions
Length: 4.42 m | Width: 2.47 m | Height: 2.49 m | Weight: 5.443 t
Armament
Main: 37 mm (1.46 in) M1916 gunn | Ammo: ? rounds |
Secondary: .30 cal (7.62 mm) machine gun (probably a Marlin) | Ammo: ? rounds
Armor
Maximum: 13 mm | Minimum: 6 mm
Automotive & Suspension
Engine: Unspecified, 4 cylinder, diesel| Horsepower: 47.5 hp |
Power/weight ratio: 8.73 hp/t
Suspension: ?
Performances

Maximum Speed : 8-10.5km/h | Range: Unknown

 

 

 

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