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	Cruiser tank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Once gaps had been punched in the enemy front by the infantry tanks, the cruisers were intended to penetrate to the rear, attacking lines of supply and communication in accordance with the theories of Hobart and Liddell-Hart.
		However, as fighting enemy tanks was part of the projected role of the Cruiser tanks they were the first to be upgraded to the heavier 6 pounder (57mm) gun when it became available, and a great deal of effort was put into developing (admittedly unsuccessful) Cruiser tanks armed with the 17 pounder QF gun.
		During early WW2, the Cruiser Mark VI Crusader was probably the best-known cruiser, being used in large numbers in the desert.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cruiser_tank (607 words)

	The cruiser tanks of Great Britain
		Cruiser Tank Mark 1, A9, A9E1, C.S. Designed by Vickers in 1936 and built for the purpose of replacing the aging Medium Mark 1 and 2.
		Externally, the tank is nearly identical to the Centaur and the (later) Cromwell.
		The last of the cruisers and the first of a wise combination of the Infantry and Cruiser tanks.
	mailer.fsu.edu /~akirk/tanks/GreatBritain/BritishCruiserTanks.html (1320 words)

	Tamiya America Item #35221 \| Cromwell Mk. IV Cruiser Tank - Mk. VIII, A27M
		As no new tank engines had been developed, most of these tanks were powered by the Nuffield Liberty, an American engine designed in WWI to give an output of 200bhp.
		Domes were not present on the tanks built from the start as Cromwells, these tanks had an external track tension system which was adjusted by a large "hockey stick" steel bar, stowed on the side of the engine deck.
		Armour was a maximum of 76mm on early marks, but in 1944 some tanks received 25mm plates welded to the frontal armour, increasing the thickness to 101mm maximum.
	www.tamiyausa.com /product/item.php?product-id=35221 (1106 words)

	Nase noviny - Cruiser Tank Mk VI Crusader
		After it ceased to serve as a battle tank, numbers of Crusader tanks were rebuilt for auxiliary and special roles, such as mine-clearing, artillery observers, anti-aircraft tanks with 40mm Bofors guns, armoured recovery vehicles, anti-tank gun tractors, and armoured bulldozers, which it performed successfully until the end of the Second World War.
		Early in 1939, after the purchase of an American Christie tank by the Nuffield company and a detailed inquiry into the good and bad points of the unique Christie "fast tank" suspension, a fast cruiser tank was designed, based on the previous A13 tank, known as Covenanter.
		It was named A15 and mounted a turret with a 7.92mm Besa machine gun on the left side of the hull, next to the driver, which distinguished it from the A13.
	www.nasenoviny.com /CrusaderEN.html (362 words)

	henkofholland mastermodelling military vehicles scale 1/72-1/76
		Cruiser Tank A9 The A9 design was originally designated a Medium Tank when it was first designed by Vickers in 1934.
		The Cruiser Tank Mark-I saw some action in France in 1940 and again during the early desert battles but in service it proved to be too slow and too lightly armoured.
		The new version became the Cruiser Mark-II and differend visually from the Mark-I in the omission of the two auxilliary turrets of the A9 in favour of a single machinegun by the side of the driver.
	henk.fox3000.com /cruiser.htm (886 words)

	10TP - Polish cruiser tank prototype (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It was scheduled to build in total at least 64 cruiser tanks (without reserve ones) that were to be used to co-operate with cavalry in fulfilment of missions having a nature of an operational manoeuvre.
		The 10TP tank had a much wider hull that made it possible to put in two members of the crew side by side, a front machine gun and a 2-man turret (a typical Bofors design borrowed from the 7TP tank).
		On 16th January 1939 the tank was tested, under supervision of its Chief Designer along a short distance trip to Łowicz (154 km logged) and in the spring, between 22nd and 25th April it went beyond Grodno, travelling along a total distance of 610 km.
	www.geocities.com /pibwl/10tp.htm (2118 words)

	The World at War
		In 1929 a cadre of tank-trained officers and men was raised, the First Australian Tank Section was formed at Randwick in the State of New South Wales and the Second Australian Tank Section was raised in the State of Victoria.
		No tank engines were available, and as a stopgap three Cadillac V8 motors were stuck together in a triple layout with the combined power transmitted by a single shaft from the transfer box to the main clutch and gearbox.
		The Australian cruiser tank, or Sentinel with its cast hull, for a tank of this size, had preceded the American M48 by ten years and was acknowledged as a real contribution, at the time.
	worldatwar.net /article/australiantank/tank41.html (1008 words)

	Tank classification - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The British referred to these as infantry tanks and cruiser tanks respectively, although the latter was expected to exploit holes in the enemy lines and "cruise" at high speeds behind the lines.
		Cruiser tanks were designed to complement infantry tanks, exploiting gains made by the latter to break through enemy lines and assault from the rear.
		In short, super-heavy tanks were merely an extension of World War I ideals regarding heavy assault guns placed on self-propelled carriages, emulating the railway guns and heavy artillery of their time, and with the rise of missiles and rockets, extremely long-range guns became obsolete.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Heavy_tank (4746 words)

	Crusader Tank (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Upon returning to Britain and making it's report, a Christie tank was purchased by the Nuffield Organization and work began on development of a fast cruiser tank using the Christie suspension system.
		Extensive redesign was needed, since Christie's tanks were merely demonstration vehicles and never carried heavy armour or armament, but by December 1938 the first production models of the A15 Covenanter tank were leaving the factory.
		Although it ceased to be a battle tank after that, numbers were rebuilt to become specialist vehicles; mine clearing, artillery observers, anti-aircraft tanks (fitted with 40 mm Bofors guns): armoured recovery tanks; anti-tank gun tractors; and armoured bulldozers.
	expage.com /tanksuk2 (313 words)

	CrossRoads RV - Winterizing Cruiser water tank
		There seems to be no way to get the last 10 gallons or so of water out of the tank as the outlet is about an inch and a half up from the bottom of the tank.
		It was dry in the belly skin,but they said the tank was kind of a soft tank and the outlet is about an inch and a half above the bottom of the tank.
		The tank drain should also be on the bottom of the tank so it could be drained completely.
	www.crossroadsrv.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=626 (1854 words)

	tanks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		However, they were often used as battle tanks, such as when Churchill's were fighting the formidable German Tiger Tanks in the battle for Hill 112 in Normandy.
		Unlike the other Cruiser Tanks, it was well armoured and with a 75mm gun and two Besa MG's, it stood a good chance against German armour.
		The Light Tank mk VII was originally known as the 'Purdah'.
	www.geocities.com /britsatwar/tanks.html (1546 words)

	Centurion tank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1943, the Department of Tank Design was asked to produce a new design for a heavy cruiser tank under the designation A41.
		Tank Design responded by extending the long-travel 5-wheel suspension used on the Comet with the addition of a 6th wheel and an extended spacing between the 2nd and 3rd wheels.
		Subvariants indicate upgrades received by Sho't Kal tanks later in their operational life, including a new turret rotating mechanism, a new gun stabilizer, a new fire-control system and preparations for the installation of the Blazer ERA.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Centurion_tank (1432 words)

	Chrysler PT Cruiser Parts - Partstrain.com
		PT Cruiser A unique fête of automobile lineage, excitement, innovation and just a bit of a drop of rebellion, the Chrysler PT Cruiser is one vehicle that stands out from the crowd and is screaming of fun.
		Under federal fuel-economy regulations, the PT Cruiser is classified as a truck, its design and engineering though mixes a car-like drive and comfort plus the utilitarian facets of a minivan or a SUV.
		The PT Cruiser is offered in two body types, originally there was only the four-door wagon, now they came up with the all-new two-door convertible, adding more fun factor to the lineup.
	www.partstrain.com /ShopByVehicle/CHRYSLER/PT_CRUISER (470 words)

	A13 Cruiser - WwiiolDocumentationProject (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Cruiser Mk.IV tank, more commonly referred to as the A13, was a British medium tank used in World War II.
		The Cruiser A13 was an important step forward in British tank evolution.
		It was the first cruiser tank to incorporate an innovative suspension system developed by American designer J. Walter Christie.
	wwiiol.vwgn.com /index.php?title=A13 (805 words)

	Tamiya's 1/35 Centaur Cruiser Tank MK.IV
		Designs were requested by the British Army, in July, 1940, for a new heavy cruiser tank to replace the A15 Crusader.
		These tanks were the only tanks to have been used by the Royal Marines and the only centaurs to go into battle.
		The tanks would fire their guns while offshore in their landing crafts; they would then land and continue their work from the beach.
	www.internetmodeler.com /1999/august/first-looks/centaur.htm (716 words)

	Britain's Comet I (A34) Cruiser Tanks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		After the initial battles in the Western Desert in 1941 and 1942 it was seen that the British didn't have guns that were able to easily defeat the German armored vehicles.
		By late 1943 there was an urgent need for a fast cruiser tank that could defeat German armor.
		Leyland was given the task in May 1943 to design the Comet as a successor to the Cromwell.
	www.wwiivehicles.com /unitedkingdom/cruiser/comet.html (479 words)

	Cruiser tanks; a style not a model
		While German strategists were deciding that war was going to go to the mobile and tanks would provide the required mobility, the British figured that future war was going to resemble World War I with entrenched lines.
		Thus they channelled their tank development in two directions: "infantry" tanks, having a top speed at about a infantryman's running speed, were to support infantry across no-man's land while "cruiser" tanks, like their naval brethren, were to engage and destroy other tanks (cruiser and infantry).
		British "cruiser" tanks tended to be far faster than their "infantry" counterparts and were usually heavy armoured whenever possible, befitting the British design philosophy.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-armour/allied/cruiser.htm (180 words)

	Grieving Relatives Implore Ford to Recall Cruiser - Ford Forums - Mustang Forum, Ford Trucks and Cars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A lucky survivor and families of the two latest police officers to die in Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser fuel tank explosions joined today with fire safety experts to release dramatic new evidence that the cars can be protected from fires in rear-end crashes of up to 82 miles per hour.
		The independent crash test using a fuel tank bladder and a fire extinguishing panel -- technology originating with race cars and military aircraft -- came less than a month after Ford announced that its own task force was stalled in efforts to make the car safer.
		At issue is the car's fuel tank, which is located behind the rear axle and within the vehicle's designated "crash zone." High speed rear-end crashes push the fuel tank against portions of the rear axle or suspension system with enough force to rupture the tank, spill fuel and ignite the vehicle.
	www.fordforums.com /showthread.php?t=23302 (1959 words)

	Nase noviny - Cruiser Tank Mk VIII Cromwell
		The advantages of this type of suspension made the Cromwell one of the fastest and most maneuverable tanks on the battlefield, a factor which did much to compensate for its relatively poor armament.
		Cromwell cruiser tanks succeeded the Crusader in January 1943, when first Cromwells began leaving the production lines.andamp;nbsp; The Cromwell was based on the 1941 specification, which increased the requirements on the thickness of armour and the efficiency of armament.
		While the A27L was equipped with a Liberty engine, the A27M received a 12-cylinder Rolls-Royce Meteor, a detuned version of the Merlin aircraft engine.andamp;nbsp; Cruiser Tank Centaur was later based on the A27L design, while the A27M later became Cruiser Tank Mk VIII Cromwell.
	www.nasenoviny.com /CromwellEN.html (394 words)

	1.JmA - Pics from down under 2
		This is an early Crusader tank, (Mark I or II) with the small auxiliary turret for the extra 7,92 BESA machine gun on the front deck.
		The MK Vi was used as a light cavalry tank in the beginning of the war.
		It carried a flame thrower in the hull, the fuel was beeing towed behind the tank in a trailer.
	www.1jma.dk /Pics/Jeffrotanks1.htm (2119 words)

	Steve Jackson Games Forums - Sentinel cruiser tank [Australia]
		Originally, the tank was to be based on the American M-3 medium (p.W:MP68), but several problems prevented this, one being that the facilities to created rolled steel armor were occupied.
		This led to one of the more unusual features of the tank in that the hull and turret were each cast in one piece.
		The first 13 tanks didn’t have their armor properly treated and were designated for training only.
	forums.sjgames.com /showthread.php?t=6900 (788 words)

	Mike's Diecast Tanks and Armour - Authenticast Tanks, Comet Metal Products
		Authenticast tanks are heavy cast metal models manufactured by Comet Metal Products of Richmond Hills, NY in the 40's, 50's and 60's.
		The 'typical' scale for the tanks is 1:108 (15 mm).
		The tanks were screwed to wooden planks, inserted into the boxes.
	www.mikes-tanks.com /Authenticast.htm (955 words)

	Britain's Cruiser Mk VIII Cromwell (A27M) Tanks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The General Staff drew up specifications in late 1940 for a heavy cruiser tank.
		In later models side doors were added for the driver and hull gunner to be able to exit the tank easier.
		This was the most numerous British tank in 1944-45, and replaced Shermans in many units.
	www.wwiivehicles.com /unitedkingdom/cruiser/mk_viii_a27m_cromwell.html (578 words)

	Missing Links The Covenanter Tank in Detail Article by Peter Brown
		The well-known picture of the North African vehicle in the Osprey old series Vanguard 'British Tanks in North Africa' and Perrett's 'Valentine in North Africa' is IWM E22739, taken at a training camp at Abbassia near Cairo in March 1943, and depicts, according to its official caption, newly-arrived crews during acclimatisation.
		The commander had a Vickers-type tank periscope in the centre of the roof which tilted and swivelled and could be locked.
		As in all the Christie cruisers, the suspension arms were attached to the inner bull wall and protected by the outer armour plate.
	www.missing-lynx.com /articles/britain/covenanter.htm (6260 words)

	Cromwell tank - Wikimedia Commons
		It was the first tank in the British arsenal to combine a dual-purpose gun, high speed, and reasonable armor.
		pl: A27M Cruiser Tank VIII Cromwell to brytyjski czołg pościgowy nazwany na cześć Olivera Cromwella, był to jeden z bardziej udanych angielskich czołgów pościgowych, pierwsza konstrukcja tego typu dorównująca ówczesnym czołgom średnim.
		Cromwell VI tank and crew of 4th County of London Yeomanry, 7th Armoured Division, 17 June 1944.
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Cromwell_tank (300 words)

	Cruiser tank (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Other nations would have qualified those machines as "medium tanks", but they would have failed to capture the difference between a slow tank, intended to progress at the pace of walking men to support them, from the fast tank specialized in the pursuit and exploitation.
		The history of the cruiser tanks is no success story.
		That first success was followed by two others in a row: the Comet and the Centurion, which had brilliant careers after the war.
	users.swing.be /tanks/engins2/426.html (177 words)

	D Day Tanks and countdown to 60th anniversary of D-Day from the Tank Museum Bovington
		Unfortunately the tanks was let down by its thin armour and poor gun, a 75mm weapon with a very mediocre performance against enemy armour.
		It was certainly compact, which is not always a bad thing, but criticized for its boxy shape and lack of sloped armour.
		Most vehicles featured on this website are part of the Tank Museum collection, many are on public display from time to time.
	www.d-daytanks.org.uk /exhibits/cruiser-cromwell.html (232 words)

	The Canadian Ram Cruiser Tank
		Unfortunately, during the process of design, the British specification for cruiser tanks mounting a 2 pdr gun was adhered to, and the 60-inch turret ring of the Grant was retained, thus restricting the Ram from ever being upgunned beyond 6 pdr.
		In its cruiser configuration, and limited by its small turret ring and 6 pdr gun, the Ram never saw combat, but was used instead for the training of armour crews in Great Britain.
		This was a tank before its time, but ultimately doomed by the same shortsightedness which plagued British and Commonweath armies so badly in the early years of the war.
	www.mapleleafup.org /vehicles/cac/ram.html (880 words)

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