Archer

SP 17pdr, Valentine, Mk I, Archer

Family
Archer
Class
Tank destroyer
Based on
Valentine IX
Changes
Fixed open-topped casemate in place of the turret, 17-pdr gun firing to the rear, GM 6-71 192 hp engine, crew of 4, 20 mm armour.
Produced
655
Crew
4
Weight
15,000 kg
Length
6,680 mm
Width
2,743 mm
Height
2,235 mm
Engine power
192 hp
Road speed
32 km/h
Off-road speed
13 km/h
Armament
Ordnance QF 17-pounder, Bren

Service

≈ Oct 1944 – May 1945
≈ Jan 1945 – May 1945
≈ Apr 1945 – May 1945

Armor

FrontSideRearTopBottom
Hull20 mm20 mm20 mm10 mm10 mm
Superstructure20 mm10 mm20 mm——