Cruiser Mk III
| Tank, Cruiser, Mk III (A13) | |
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| Type | Cruiser tank |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 14 Long tons |
| Length | 6 m |
| Width | 2.5 m |
| Height | 2.6 m |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Armour | 6 - 14 mm |
Main armament | QF 2-pounder gun 87 Rounds |
Secondary armament | .303 Vickers MG 3,750 rounds |
| Engine | Nuffield Liberty V12 340 hp |
| Suspension | Christie |
Operational range | 90 miles |
| Maximum speed | 30 mph |
The Tank, Cruiser, Mk III (A13) was a British cruiser tank of World War II.
It was the first British cruiser tank to use the Christie suspension system which gave higher speeds and better cross-country performance. The previous models of cruiser tanks used Triple wheeled bogie suspension.
- Brought from design to service in 2 years.
- Fast but under armoured, it was retired from active service for training.
- The basic design was used for the Cruiser Mk IV.
Production History
65 (Original order of 50) Order completed by mid 1939.[citation needed]
Variants
Combat History
External links
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