Vickers Mark VI


Mk VIA displayed at Imperial war museum Duxford.

                     
 Mk VIB displayed at Bovington Tank Museum.

 

VARIANTS:
MK VI: MK VIB Modified Suspension:
MKVIA: New commanders cupola, suspension change. MK I AA: New turret with 4 x Besa 7.92mm MG's, based on MK VIA chassis.
MKVIB: Detail changes. MK II AA: As MK I but based on MK VIB chassis.
MKVIB Indian Pattern: No commanders Cupola MK VI Bridge Layer: Equipped with scissor bridge, one only lost en-route to North Africa.
MK VIC: No commanders cupola, Up gunned.
DATA
Year: 1935 Hull Length: 12' 11"
Main Armament:
Vickers  .5 cal MG
(Mk VIC - Besa 15mm MG)
Width:
6' 9"  
Machine Guns:
Vickers .303
(MK VIC - Besa 7.92mm)
Height:
 7' 3" 
Armour: 4mm to 14mm Engine: Meadows 6 cylinder 88HP
Crew: Speed: 35mph 
Weight: 4.68 tons Range: 130 miles

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