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Crusader, in full "Tank, Cruiser Mk VI, Crusader", also known by its General Staff number A.15, was one of the primary British cruiser tanks during the early part of the Second World War. Over 5,000 tanks were manufactured and they made important contributions to the British victories during the North African campaign .
Besides limited numbers of CS (Close Support) infantry tanks, equipped with 76 mm (3 in) howitzers, based on regular Mark I and II, there were also command tanks, equipped with a dummy gun and two powerful No.19 radios.
11 Απρ 2024 · Here's my latest build. It should represent an early Crusader Mk. I, from the time it was first used in combat, in Operation Battleaxe. It is based on a particular tank that belonged to 6th RTR, one of 52 Crusader tanks assigned to the regiment on May 17th, 1941, after arriving with the Tiger convoy, on May 12th (67 Crusader tanks arrived in ...
17 Φεβ 2019 · The A15 Cruiser Tank Mark VI Crusader was the primary British tank from spring 1941 until the American Sherman tank arrived. The A15 was built by Nuffields and was ready by March 1940. By 1943, 5,300 Crusaders had been produced.
The Crusader was the mainstay of British tank units in North Africa in 1941 and 1942. It was valued for its mobility and relative speed, but, in common with other British tanks of the time, lacked a main gun capable of meeting the opposition on equal terms.
British Cruiser Tank Mk VI (A15) Crusader of World War II. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. British Crusader tank with 6-pounder (5.7 cm) gun at test shooting.
ww2dbase Cruiser Mk VI Crusader (A15) tanks were designed by Nuffield Mechanisation somewhat based on the Mk III Covenanter (A13) design. Some of the major differences between Covenanter and Crusader tanks include Crusader tanks' use of five road wheels on each side for better weight distribution, different engines and engine cooling systems ...
