CRUISER TANK Mk. III (A13) COVENANTER

CRUISER TANK Mk. III (A13) COVENANTER
Image: Covenanter (IWM)
Year1939
Vehicle TypeMedium Tank
Origin & DesignerBritain/London Midland & Scottish Railways Co
Numbers Produced1.771
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x OQF 2 pdr L/52 Mk. I Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-15° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° 10 sec (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)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried87 x 40mm & 3.750 x 7.92mm Rounds
Height2.22m
Width2.61m
Length5.81m
Combat Weight18.289 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth0.97m
Trench Crossing2.13m
Obstacle Clearance0.76m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioNo. 11 Set
ArmourHull Front: 40mm.
Hull Sides: 14mm.
Hull Rear: 14mm.
Hull Top: 4mm.
Hull Bottom: 4mm.
Gun Mantlet: 40mm.
Turret Front: 40mm.
Turret Sides: 16mm.
Turret Rear: 16mm.
Turret Top: 4mm.
EngineMeadows Fiat-12 D.A.V. (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range161 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed50 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed40 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsClose Support Version with 3in Howitzer (65 x Rounds)
NotesDesigned to replace the early cruiser tanks, the Covenanter was mainly used in a training role, this was due to engine problems, it did form the basis for a number of variants and of these a number were used overseas, mainly bridgelayers and artillery observation vehicles.