Extract from Desert Armour Volume Two.

 

Mk VI

Crusader I

Crusader III

Introduced

January 1941

May 1942

Weight (metric tons)

18.8

19.7

Crew

4

3

Engine

Nuffield 45 V Angle

Nuffield 45 V Angle

Horsepower

340

340

HP: weight ratio

18.0

17.2

Suspension

Christie

Christie

Max speed (road) (kph)

42

42

Average speed

(cross‑country) (kph)

24

24

Fuel type

Gasoline

Gasoline

Fuel capacity (litres)

455

455

Range (km)

200 (road)

145 (CC)

200 (road)

145 (CC)

Track width (cm)

27.1

27.1

Main gun

2-pounder (40mm)

6-pounder (57mm)

Other weapons

1 7.92mm coax (Besa)

1 7.92mm coax (Besa)

Ammo type

AP-T

AP-T, APC, HE

Ammunition

130

73

Frontal armour (mm)

27-40

34-50

Side armour (mm)

20-28

23-28

Rear armour (mm)

20-28

28-30

Radio

No. 11 W/T