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How effective was the Crusader tank?
Initial performance of the Crusader was found to be better than the comparable Stuart light tanks. Despite reliability problems, the tanks formed the primary unit for British cruiser tank armoured regiments, while the Stuart was used for reconnaissance.
Is a Crusader a light tank?
The Crusader is a British tier 6 light tank. The Crusader was developed by Nuffield Mechanizations Ltd. from 1938 through 1940. More than 5,300 vehicles were mass-produced from 1941 through 1943.
How fast is a crusader?
Crusader specifications | |
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Dimensions | 19.6 x 9.1 x 7.35 ft (5.97 x 2.77 x 2.24 m) |
Speed | 26 mph (42 km/h) onroad 19 mph (30.5 km/h) off-road |
Range (off-road/road) | 146/200 mi (235/322 km) |
Armament | Main: QF 2pdr (40 mm/1.57 in) QF 6pdr (57 mm/2.24 in) Mk.III 1/2 Besa machine-guns, 5950 rounds |
Are cruiser tanks medium tanks?
Cruiser tanks were developed after medium tank designs of the 1930s failed to satisfy the Royal Armoured Corps. The cruiser tank concept was conceived by Giffard Le Quesne Martel, who preferred many small light tanks to swarm an opponent, instead of a few expensive and unsatisfactory medium tanks.
What is the best tank of WW2?
Though later tanks produced during this time period proved to have better armor and armament, the T-34 is often recognized as the most effective, highly influential and efficient tank design of WWII.
Is the F 8 Crusader in War Thunder?
The F-8E Crusader is a rank VII American jet fighter with a battle rating of 10.0 (AB) and 10.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update “Direct Hit”.
Are MBTS heavy tanks?
The term “main battle tank” (MBT), in the US, was first generally applied in 1960 to an all-purpose tank, armed and protected as a heavy tank, but with the mobility of the medium tank (the introduction of M60 Patton). The MBT would form the backbone of modern ground forces.