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Crusader tank

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The Crusader, formally the Tank, Cruiser Mk VI, Crusader, and also known by its General Staff number A15, was a British cruiser tank fielded during the early part of the Second World War. More than 5,000 were built, and the type made important contributions to British victories in the North African campaign. Beyond its combat role, the Crusader chassis was modified into anti-aircraft, fire support, observation, communication, bulldozer and recovery vehicle variants. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Caliber
40mm 1
Caliber
57mm 1
Service Status
Retired 1
Weapon Class
Cruiser tank 1
Introduced Year
1941 2
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Tank / Armored Vehicle 1
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Source Wikipedia: Crusader tank
Source Wikipedia: Crusader tank
Source Wikipedia: Crusader tank

Used In

World War II, Wars
Source Wikipedia: Crusader tank
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Source Wikidata: Crusader tank
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Crusader tank
  • Infobox, type
    Cruiser tank
  • Lead, paragraph 2
    The first Crusader Mark I tanks entered service in 1941
  • caliber
    The main armament for the Crusader Mark I and IIs was a 40 mm Ordnance QF 2-pounder gun; the following Crusader Mark III was fitted with a 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder gun at the expense of one member of the crew in the turret
  • Infobox: service
    1941-1949
  • Infobox: primary_armament
    Mk I, II: 40 mm Ordnance QF 2-pounder, QF 2-pounder (110 rounds) Mk III: 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder, QF 6-pounder (65 rounds)
  • Used In: World War II, infobox wars field: 'World War II'
  • Operated By: Australian Defence Force, Users section
    Australia
  • Operated By: Canadian Armed Forces, Users section
    Canada
  • Operated By: British Army, Users section
    United Kingdom
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2. Wikidata: Crusader tank
Wikidata Q696083, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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