Valentine V

Infantry Tank Mk III, Valentine V

Modification of
Valentine III/V
Changes
GMC 6004 138 hp engine. Some were converted to the Valentine V DD (Duplex Drive: collapsible flotation screen and propellers, used for DD crew training), number unknown.
Produced
1,216
Crew
4
Weight
16,700 kg
Length
5,410 mm
Width
2,629 mm
Height
2,273 mm
Engine power
138 hp
Road speed
24 km/h
Off-road speed
13 km/h
Armament
Ordnance QF 2-pounder, Besa

Service

≈ Jul 1942 – May 1943
≈ May 1942 – May 1945

Armor

FrontSideRearTop
Hull60 mm at 21°50 mm60 mm10 mm
Superstructure60 mm30 mm17 mm20 mm
Turret65 mm60 mm65 mm10 mm