Vickers Light Tank Mk.II Light Tank Mk.II (1931-33)
The Mk.II was closely based on the previous Mk.IA, but with many modifications, including a shorter and larger hull and a roomier fighting compartment. It was one of the first vehicles to have Cemented Tank Armour, which allowed thinner, although stronger plating. They also featured a new Rolls-Royce gasoline 6-cylinder engine coupled with a transmission and preselector Wilson gearbox placed on the right hand side of the tank. Consequently, the driver and turret were relocated to the left.
The Vickers machine-gun model was a modified pistol grip version, protected with a 10 mm (0.39 in) strong external mantlet, and fed by 4000 rounds. The rectangular turret was large enough to accommodate a radio at the rear. The casemate was sloped, but visibility was somewhat reduced. Production was assumed by Vickers-Armstrong (16 Mk.II and 21 Mk.IIB) and the Royal Arsenal of Woolwich, which delivered 29 Mark.IIA.
These were modified versions for service in India. They had a better cooling system, a more powerful Meadows EPT 6-cyl 85 hp engine and a crash gearbox. Many Mk.IIAs and Mk.IIBs remained in India prior to WW2. The Mk.II had no air louvers on the turret sides and a sliding roof hatch. The Mk.IIA had two fuel tanks, air louvers, and a folding hatch with two doors. “Indian pattern” Mk.IIBs were equipped with an extra squared cupola over the turret. Upgrades included anti-bullet splash baffles, Rolls-Royce engine, and dual spring system. http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/gb/Light_tank_MkI-II-III.php
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