Cruzado Mk III | |
|---|---|
| País | Uk |
| Tipo | Tanque |
| Construido | 5300 |
El Tanque, Crucero, Mk VI o A15 Cruzado fue uno de los principales tanques de cruceros británicos durante la primera parte de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Se fabricaron más de 5.000 tanques e hicieron importantes contribuciones a las victorias británicas durante la campaña del norte de África. El tanque Crusader no vería un servicio activo más allá de África, pero el chasis del tanque fue modificado para crear variantes antiaéreas, de apoyo contra incendios, observación, comunicación, excavadora y vehículo de recuperación.
Fuente: Crusader Mk III en Wikipedia
| Crusader Mk III A | |
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| Fotógrafo | Unknow |
| Localización | Unknow |
| Fotos | 22 |
| Crusader III AA Mk III Walk Around | |
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| Fotógrafo | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localización | Musee des Blindes, Saumur |
| Fotos | 106 |
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el Cruzado Mk III (officially Tank, Cruiser Mark VI, Crusader III) was the third major variant of the British Crusader series of cruiser tanks during World War II.
It was the first British tank to be equipped with the significantly more powerful 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder gun, which substantially improved its anti-tank capability over the earlier Mk I and Mk II models.
Key Improvements and Service History
- Armamento principal: Ordnance QF 6-pounder (57 mm) gun, replacing the QF 2-pounder (40 mm) gun.
- Crew Reduction: The larger gun limited turret space, forcing the crew to be reduced from 5 to 3 (Commander/Loader, Gunner, Driver). The auxiliary hull machine gun turret was removed for ammunition storage.
- Motor: Equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which addressed many of the mechanical reliability issues that plagued earlier Crusader models in the harsh North African environment.
- First Service: Saw extensive action in the North African campaign, notably at the Second Battle of El Alamein in October 1942.
Despite its improved gun, the Crusader Mk III was still lightly armored compared to newer German tanks and was eventually replaced by American-supplied M4 Sherman and M3 Grant tanks by late 1942–1943.
Specifications (Crusader Mk III)
| Especificación | Valor |
|---|---|
| Mass (Weight) | 19.7 long tons (20.0 t) |
| Longitud | 19 ft 8.5 in (5.97 m) |
| Ancho | 9 ft 1 in (2.77 m) |
| Altura | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| Motor | Nuffield Liberty Mark IV V-12 petrol |
| Horsepower | 340 hp (250 kW) |
| Maximum Speed (Road) | 26 mph (42 km/h) |
| Max Armor (Hull Front) | Up to 51 mm (combined plates) |
| Armamento principal | 1 x Ordnance QF 6-pounder (57 mm) gun |
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