Crusader III
Cruiser Tank Mk VI, Crusader III
- Family
- Crusader
- Class
- Tank
- Native class
- Cruiser tank
- Changes
- Auxiliary machine-gun turret deleted at the factory and the space used for ammunition; 6-pdr gun, crew of 3.
- Produced
- 1,717
- Crew
- 3
- Weight
- 20,020 kg
- Length
- 5,994 mm
- Width
- 2,642 mm
- Height
- 2,235 mm
- Engine
- Nuffield Liberty
- Engine power
- 340 hp
- Road speed
- 43 km/h
- Off-road speed
- 24 km/h
- Armament
- Ordnance QF 6-pounder, Besa
Service
Armor
| Front | Side | Rear | Top | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 34 mm | 14 mm | 14 mm | 9 mm |
| Turret | 51 mm | 24 mm | 30 mm | 12 mm |