| Manufacture Dates |
1942
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
- |
| Weight |
19
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
3
|
| M.G's small |
-
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
6.05
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.66
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.62
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
28
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
20
(mph) |
| Range Road |
110
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
85
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
120
|
| Horse Power |
340
|
| Power/Weight |
17.89
(HP/tonne) |
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The Cruiser Mk VI (Crusader I A.A.)also known as Crusader was a self propelled anti aircraft vehicle used by the british between 1942 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 3 and was 2.66 metres wide, 6.05 metres long, 2.62 metres high and weighed 19 tonnes.
Powered by a 340hp petrol engine the Cruiser Mk VI (Crusader I A.A.) was capable of a road speed of 28mph and a cross country speed of 20mph. The 120 gallon fuel capacity gave the Cruiser Mk VI (Crusader I A.A.) a road range of 110 miles and a cross country range of 85 miles.
Based on the crusader chassis, the vehicle was armed with a Bofors 40mm AA with a muzzle velocity of 823m/sec which was capable of penetrating 57mm of armour at 800metres |
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