The M22 Locust, officially Light Tank (Airborne), M22, was an American-designed airborne light tank which was produced during World War II. The Locust began development in 1941 after the British War Office requested that the American government design a purpose-built airborne light tank which could be transported by glider into battle to ...

2017年5月9日 · Propelled by the 165 hp Lycoming O-435T horizontally opposed 6-cylinder gasoline engine, the tank could reach, in theory, 40 mph (64 km/h). More than fast enough for it to save itself from a sticky situation. The running gear was based on the type found on the M3/M5 Stuart Light Tanks, being slightly lower than the original.

2019年4月20日 · Two units from the British 6th Airborne Division were equipped with eight M22s, now nicknamed the “Locust”. The Locusts were intended to land and reinforce the first wave of infantry paratroopers.

2019年8月7日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M22 Locust (Light Tank, Airborne, M22) Airborne Infantry Light Tank including pictures.

The M22 "Locust" light tank was one of the smallest tanks used by the Allies in Europe during WWII. It was the first tank designed by the U.S. primarily for airborne operations. It was light in weight but was expected to add badly needed firepower to airborne forces.

2021年3月5日 · One of the lesser-known tanks of the Second World War is the M22 Locust, a small, three-man tank that was intended to fly with airborne troops and augment their firepower on the ground.

2016年3月27日 · This concept was used to make the Light Tank M22. Christie's Last Chance Christie received some funds to develop his airborne tank after a relative success in Britain. The tank was converted into the M1938 tank, which didn't have much luck with the …

The M22 Locust was developed in the United States, by Marmon Herrington, at the request of the British War Office in order to replace the Tetrarch light Tank with a purpose designed and configured Airborne Tank.

2024年11月24日 · The M22 light tank was intended for airborne use, and the C-54 Skymaster cargo aircraft was the original carrier plane. When transported by the C-54, the turret of the M22 was removed, and the hull was suspended below the …

2024年12月29日 · ww2dbase No M22 light tanks were ever used by the US troops in combat and in December 1944 it was decided that there was no further requirement for an airborne light tank.