Valentine VII

Infantry Tank Mk III, Valentine VII

Modification of
Valentine VI/VII
Changes
No. 19 radio set and a coaxial M1919A4 instead of the Besa. The VIIA series added jettisonable external fuel tanks, studded tracks, an oil cooler, protected headlights, extra batteries and a turret-ring splash guard.
Produced
1,405
Crew
3
Weight
16,500 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, Browning M1919A4

Service

≈ Apr 1942 – May 1945

Armor

FrontSideRearTop
Hull60 mm at 21°60 mm60 mm10 mm
Superstructure60 mm30 mm17 mm20 mm
Turret65 mm60 mm65 mm10 mm