| Manufacture Dates |
1943
- Unknown
|
| Quantity Produced |
- |
| Weight |
28
(tonnes) |
| Crew |
5
|
| M.G's small |
2
|
| M.G's Large |
-
|
| Length |
6.4
(mtr) |
| Width |
2.92
(mtr) |
| Height |
2.49
(mtr) |
| Road Speed |
30
(mph) |
| Cross Country Speed |
18
(mph) |
| Range Road |
173
(miles) |
| Range Cross Country |
-
(miles) |
| Fuel Type |
Petrol
|
| Fuel Capacity |
139
|
| Horse Power |
600
|
| Power/Weight |
21.42
(HP/tonne) |
|
The Cruiser Mk VIII (Cromwell I A27M)also known as Cromwell was a cruiser tank used by the canadians between 1943 and 1945.
The vehicle was manned by a crew of 5 and was 2.92 metres wide, 6.4 metres long, 2.49 metres high and weighed 28 tonnes.
Powered by a 600hp petrol engine the Cruiser Mk VIII (Cromwell I A27M) was capable of a road speed of 30mph and a cross country speed of 18mph. The 139 gallon fuel capacity gave the Cruiser Mk VIII (Cromwell I A27M) a road range of 173 miles
Based on the cromwell chassis, the vehicle was armed with 2 light machine guns, a Ordnance Q.F. 6pdr 7cwt MKII MKIV with a muzzle velocity of 900m/sec which was capable of penetrating 75mm of armour at 800metres |
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