Crusader III AA Mk.I - anti-aircraft vehicle using the chassis of the Crusader III tank. As an anti-aircraft weapon is used 40 mm anti-aircraft cannon Bofors in a lightly armored top open tower. The crew consists of 4 people - commander, shooter, charger and driver.
The development of the anti-aircraft device based on the Crusader III tank began in September 1941. Serial production at Morris Motors began in 1943.
Due to insufficient combat capabilities, this type was later replaced by Crusader III AA Mk.II and Crusader III AA Mk. III with a double 20 mm anti-aircraft cannon company Oerlikon.
Tactical and technical data:
Caliber: 40 mm
Measure: 360 °
Aim: -10 ° - + 70 °
Combat weight: 18 t
Ammunition: 160 pcs
Max. speed: 42 km/h
Number of produced pieces: 215
Dimensions:
- length: 5994 mm
- width: 2642 mm
- height: 2532 mm
- clear height: 406 mm
Armor:
- frontal armor: 25.4 mm
- side armor: 12.7 mm
Range: 255 km
Pitch angle: max. 30 °
Vertical degree: 0.69 m
Trench width: max. 2.59 m
Radio station: & # 8470; 19
Crusader AA Mk. I
Crusader III AA Mk.I
The development of the anti-aircraft device based on the Crusader III tank began in September 1941. Serial production at Morris Motors began in 1943.
Due to insufficient combat capabilities, this type was later replaced by Crusader III AA Mk.II and Crusader III AA Mk. III with a double 20 mm anti-aircraft cannon company Oerlikon.
Tactical and technical data:
Caliber: 40 mm
Measure: 360 °
Aim: -10 ° - + 70 °
Combat weight: 18 t
Ammunition: 160 pcs
Max. speed: 42 km/h
Number of produced pieces: 215
Dimensions:
- length: 5994 mm
- width: 2642 mm
- height: 2532 mm
- clear height: 406 mm
Armor:
- frontal armor: 25.4 mm
- side armor: 12.7 mm
Range: 255 km
Pitch angle: max. 30 °
Vertical degree: 0.69 m
Trench width: max. 2.59 m
Radio station: & # 8470; 19
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