Achilles IC
17pdr SP Achilles IC
- Modification of
- M10
- Producers
- United Kingdom
- Changes
- British conversion of the 3in SPM M10 Mk I (wedge-shaped turret counterweights) with the 17-pdr QF gun and an extra counterweight behind the muzzle brake. About 1,100 Achilles conversions in total, not split between IC and IIC.
- Crew
- 5
- Weight
- 29,600 kg
- Length
- 5,970 mm
- Width
- 3,050 mm
- Height
- 2,570 mm
- Engine power
- 375 hp
- Road speed
- 51 km/h
- Off-road speed
- 32 km/h
- Armament
- Ordnance QF 17-pounder, Browning M2
Service
Armor
| Front | Side | Rear | Top | Bottom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 38 mm at 55° | 25 mm | 25 mm | 19 mm | 13 mm |
| Superstructure | — | 19 mm at 38° | 19 mm at 38° | — | — |
| Turret | 57 mm at 45° | 25 mm at 15° | 25 mm | 19 mm | — |