The creation of powerful airborne forces in Germany and the Soviet Union did not go unnoticed in the United States, and in February 1941, the Americans commenced their formation. And to provide the paratroopers with the support of armored vehicles, it was decided to develop a light tank weighing not more than 7.5 tonnes can be transported by air. For participation in competition were invited to the Corporation “General motors”, the famous designer George. W. Christie and company “Marmon-Herrington”. The last seemed the most appropriate, and in may 1941 she ordered a prototype light tank under the designation T9. At the same time began the development of the aircraft, able to take on Board this war machine.
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