Light tanks

Light Tanks were initially designed to be more maneuverable and have a lower profile than their medium and heavy counterparts, which usually meant sacrificing armor and/or firepower. Today, light tanks are used as reconnaissance vehicles, and as substitutes to main battle tanks if needed.

Types of Light Tanks
Light Tanks have had multiple subclasses throughout history, all serving slightly different roles. Here is a list of all light tanks mentioned on this wiki: Light tanks
 * Tankettes - Tankettes were a favorite of many during the interwar period, being smaller and lighter than other light tanks, about the size of a car. They often did not have a rotating turret, and often only armed with machine guns. These tanks offered almost no protection against enemy gunfire.
 * Amphibious Light Tanks - Light tanks with the ability to stay afloat and propel themselves in bodies of water. The USSR and Russia were, and still are very fond of this ability.

Lists of Light Tanks by Country

 * Russian Light Tanks