T2 Light Tank

T2_lt (Stock)

Totals

650 Cost

220 HPDurability

7.6 / 8.3 Weight

Crew

1. Commander
2. Gunner
3. Loader
4. Driver
5. Radio Operator

Armor

17/15/6Hull Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

16/16/16Turret Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

Maneuver

265 h.p.Engine Power

72 km/hTop Speed / Reverse Speed

47 deg/sTraverse Speed

Firepower

10 damage

30 mmAverage Penetration

9.3 Time for Complete Loading

39 deg/sGun Traverse Speed

Communication

210 mView Range

500 mSignal Range

T2 Light Tank

II

650

The M2 prototype with Vickers suspension. After trials in 1934, the tank was sent for redesign, as the performance of the suspension was not sufficient. The tank never saw mass production.

The T2 Light Tank is a very fast tank, with a top speed of 72 km/h and one of the highest hp/ton ratings of any tank in game. It has a fairly weak gun and poor armor though, with the weakest rear armor of any tank. Its use as a deep penetration scout is limited by its short radio range. The only way to play this tank is to never stop and try to engage the enemy by circling, but beware that it has a large turning radius at speed so you'd better plan ahead as you approach. Its light weight means it takes heavy damage when rammed, usually tracking it and often outright killing it.

Turret

Level	Turret	Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm)	Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s)	View Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
I	T2D1	16/16/16	39	210	0	700

Level	Gun	Average Penetration (mm)		Rate of Fire	Dispersion at 100 m	Aiming Time	Experience	Weight (t)
II	20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birkigt Gun	30/41	10/10	86.54	0.5	1.71	0	68

Engine

Level	Engine	Engine Power (h.p.)	Chance of Fire on Impact	Experience	Weight (t)
IV	Continental R-670-5	265	20	0	256

Level	Suspension	Load Limit	Traverse Speed (deg/s)	Experience	Weight (t)
II	T16E2	8.3	47	0	1800

Radio

Level	Radio	Signal Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
IV	SCR_210	500	0	80

Compatible Equipment

Compatible Consumables

Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Great acceleration and top speed
• Good gun for tier 2
• Good gun elevation
• Small size and good camouflage helps while scouting/spotting in bushes
• Absurd high ammo (1200)

Cons:

• Poor armor
• Poor view range
• Poor signal range
• Harsh matchmaking
• Dies easily if rammed

Performance

The T2 Light will excel when top tier, as it is very fast and has a wealthy amount of burst damage. You are unable to bounce shots in this tank however, so take caution when fighting enemies, and try to attack them when they are distracted and use your speed to get back into cover, then 9 seconds later, repeat. This tank would be a lot more interesting if it was placed in the same battle tiers (see sidebar) as the M2 Light Tank. As it is, it's fast, but it has a lousy radio, so it doesn't make for a good scout. Training your radio operator in the perk Signal Boosting will improve your radio range. Beware of enemy T18s, as you will have difficulty penetrating their armor, while they will damage you easily.

Crew Skills

Commander: Sixth Sense, Camouflage, Recon.

Driver: Off Road Driving, Camouflage, Clutch Braking.

Radio Operator: Signal Boosting, Relaying, Camouflage.

Early Research

None required, this is a premium tank.

Historical Info

This vehicle started the use of aircraft engines in tanks. This eventually became the M2A2 light tank. One unit was built based on the experience gained from the Cunningham T1 - T6 series. This unit was built at the Rock Island Arsenal.

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Historical Gallery

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  T2 Light at Aberdeen

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  T2 Light at Aberdeen

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  T2 Light at Aberdeen

Sources and External Links

Sources

• Tank Data 2, Aberdeen Proving Grounds Series, E. J. Hoffschmidt and W. H. Tantum IV, 1969

External Links

• https://www.wwiivehicles.com/usa/tanks-light/t2.asp

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