M24 Chaffee Light Tank

M24 Chaffee Light Tank (HM1J49)

Location: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Geary County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 3.781', W 96° 46.917'

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Type: Light Tank
Armament: 75 mm Gun
Cal .50 MG
Cal .30 MG
Engine: 220 Horsepower
Max Speed: 34 MPH
Crew: 4
Width: 8' 9" · Length: 16' 3"
Height: 8' 1" · Weight: 18 Tons

Used since 1945 by armored units, especially reconnaissance battalions. U.S. Constabulary units were authorized these tanks in conducting their operations and maintaining the peace in post-war Germany and Austria. The tank offered greater firepower and thicker armor than the earlier M5 light tank.
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HM NumberHM1J49
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Placed ByUnited States Army
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Date Added Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 at 9:05pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 691904 N 4326111
Decimal Degrees39.06301667, -96.78195000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 3.781', W 96° 46.917'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 3' 46.86" N, 96° 46' 55.02" W
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Area Code(s)785
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 273-283 Henry Ave, Fort Riley KS 66442, US
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