Early concept drawing of the revised T9E1 light tank. |
A letter from the British Purchasing Commission indicated a strong desire for an airborne light tank and a suitable aircraft to carry it. On 22 May 1941, characteristics were outlined for for such a vehicle and it was designated as the T9 light tank. It was estimated to weigh 7.5 tons and be armed with either a 37 mm or a 57 mm gun. The tank was then to be armed with as many additional machine guns as deemed practical.
The new vehicle was designated as the T9E1, and then standardized as the M22 in September 1944. Although it was never used by US troops, it did see action with the British and saw extensive use under the Lend-Lease program.
Otherwise, there aren't any considerable changes to expect with making the M22 Locust into a regular vehicle, aside from giving it some stock options. Players who previously owned an M22 Locust could easily be compensated by receiving a full gold refund, along with having the tank be unlocked.
Guns: 37 mm Gun M5; 37 mm Gun M6; 37 mm Gun M6 w/ Littlejohn adapter
Engines: Twin Pontiac 239 (180 hp); Lycoming 0-435T (192 hp)
Turrets (Turret Armor (mm)): T9 (25/25/25); M22 (25/25/25)
Suspensions/Alternate Hulls, Total Weight (metric tons): T9 VVSS (6.8); T9E1 VVSS (7.43)
Hull Armor (mm): 25/13/13
Top Speed: 56 km/h
Crew: 3 (Driver; Gunner; Commander/Radio/Loader)
Parent: T1 Light
Children: T42 GMC
See Also: DHT-5
Sources:
Parent: T1 Light
Children: T42 GMC
See Also: DHT-5
Sources:
Hunnicutt, R. P. Stuart. 1992.
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