Bridge-layer Valentine-scissors

It was developed in 1940 by the company Vickers-Armstrong (Vickers-Armstrong). Produced from 1941 to 1944. It was in service with the British Army, it was supplied to the USSR by Lend-Lease. Used in the battles of the Second World War.

English bridge-builder Valentine "scissors", collection of the tank museum, Kubinka. Photo of 2007 year.

English bridge-builder Valentine “scissors”, collection of the tank museum, Kubinka. Photo of 2007 year.

Tactical and technical characteristics

Weight – 19.25 tons
Number of crew – 1 person
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 7190 x 2950 x 3450 mm.
Armament – missing
Armor protection, mm 60
Bridge carrying capacity – 46 tons
Bridge guidance time – 3-10 minutes
The width of the obstructed obstacle is 9 meters
Engine power – 130 horsepower
The maximum speed is 26 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 170 km.
The depth of water barriers, fordable – 1.2 meters

Design Features

Base – the chassis of the tank “Valentine”.
General layout – bridge guidance is carried out without leaving the crew from the tank; to install a bridge in the marching position requires the help of two people. Armament is missing.
Protection is the same as the basic machine.
Chassis – The power take-off to the bridge drive is carried out from the crankshaft of the tank engine through a special friction clutch.