Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project

Light Tank, M5 A1 • Robert's Armory

Type
Light Tank, M5
Version
A1
Location
Robert's Armory
Big Rock
IL
USA

Current Condition

Excellent – in full running order.
The breech has been removed and a cannon simulator using propane and oxygen as fuels is placed in the barrel. An oil reservoir contains diesel fuel that is pumped into the gun periodically to add smoke and realism to the gun smoke signature.

Vehicle History

Serial number 1243
This tank was manufactured by Cadillac Motor Car Company in 1942