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/
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Cruiser tank
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The first Crusader Mark I tanks entered service in 1941
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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
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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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