CRUISER TANK Mk. II (A10)

CRUISER TANK Mk. II (A10)
Image: A10 Cruiser (IWM)
Year1939
Vehicle TypeMedium Tank
Origin & DesignerBritain/Vickers
Numbers Produced175
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Hull MG Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x OQF 2 pdr L/50 Mk. IX Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-15° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Powered)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightNo. 33 Mk. II S
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm Besa Machine Gun (Coaxial).
1 x 7.92mm Besa Machine Gun (Bow).
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried100 x 40mm & 4.050 x 7.92mm Rounds
Height2.50m
Width2.60m
Length5.50m
Combat Weight13.970 kg
Ground Clearance0.44m
Fording Depth0.91m
Trench Crossing1.83m
Obstacle Clearance0.62m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioNo. 19 Set
ArmourHull Front:30 mm.
Hull Sides: 22mm.
Hull Rear: 12mm.
Hull Top: 7mm.
Hull Bottom: 7mm.
Gun Mantlet: 30mm.
Turret Front: 30mm.
Turret Sides: 26mm.
Turret Rear: 30mm.
Turret Top: 7mm.
EngineAEC Type A179 (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range161 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed26 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed13 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsClose Support Variant with one 3.7in L/15 Howitzer (40 x 3.7in Rounds) 30 produced.
NotesFirst classified as a heavy cruiser the A10 saw action in France, North Africa and Greece, it suffered with the same problems as the A9 with breakdowns causing more loses than enemy fire.