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Cruiser Mk IV
| General Characteristics | ||
| Length: | 6 m | |
| Width: | 2.5 m | |
| Height: | 2.6 m | |
| Weight: | 15.4 tons | |
| Speed: | 30 mph(road) - mph (off-road) | |
| Range: | - | |
| Primary armament: | 2-pounder gun | |
| Secondary armament: | Vickers MG 0.303" | |
| Power plant: | Nuffield Liberty V12 | |
| Crew: | 4: commander, gunner, loader, driver | |
The A13 Cruiser Tank Mk IV was a British tank of World War II.
The Mk IV Cruiser followed directly on from the Mk III. the First Mk IV's were Mk III's with extra armour fitted to the turret. Later Mk IVA's were built complete with the extra armour.
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Production History
- 65 Mk III - converted to Mk IV
- 655 Mk IVA
- Mk IVCS - unknown, described as "a handful"
Variants
Mk IVA BESA 0.303 MG replaced Vickers machine gun Mk IVCS ("Close Support") 3.7" Howitzer
Combat History
- France 1940
- Western Desert (Libya)
External links
http://henk.fox3000.com/cruiser.htm http://www.wwiitechpubs.info/garage/afv-uk/afv-uk-lt-cruiser-tank-mk-iv/afv-uk-lt-cruiser-tank-mk-iv-br.html
Last updated: 05-26-2005 18:28:12
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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