Comparing M41 vs M26
#2
If you are comparing HL tanks...no. The M-41 is more 1;15 scale and proportionally too wide. The line drawings seem to pretty much OK. The searchlight on the M-41, used a lot in Vietnam may make it appear larger.
The M-26, 46 and 47 were 11.6 wide, 22 long and 9 ft high (M-47 was 10.11in high)
The M-41; 10.6" wide, 19 ft long and 8.9 ft high.
The M-41 was tagged with "Little Sports car tank" by big brother M-47 crews because of its sleek lines and compact size.
The M-26, 46 and 47 were 11.6 wide, 22 long and 9 ft high (M-47 was 10.11in high)
The M-41; 10.6" wide, 19 ft long and 8.9 ft high.
The M-41 was tagged with "Little Sports car tank" by big brother M-47 crews because of its sleek lines and compact size.
#4
Figuring three feet diff in length and a few inches in hight..Measurements are there to check with a ruler, but eyeballing looks pretty good.
#5
Yeah the M41(my favorite tank) was actually rather small and unpopular with american crews for its tight fit(but it was quick and they did like that)...here's a good pic to give you some proportions..
p.s. I wish somebody offered the searchlightaftermarket.....
p.s. I wish somebody offered the searchlightaftermarket.....
#6
Of all the guys I knew that served on 41s, I only heard one complaint, but he was about 240 lbs. Most tankers of moderate build..like me 5'6" 145 lbs (at the time) had no problem. Driver had a lot of room as did the loader due to very good stowage design. The gunner was a bit tight and the TC had minimal leg room, but otherwise the M-41 was a great design. High speed, exceptional maneuverability and very little maintenance outweighed any complaints.




