CRUISER TANK Mk. VIII (27M) CROMWELL Mk. IV

CRUISER TANK Mk. VIII (27M) CROMWELL Mk. IV
Image: Cromwell Mk. IV (IWM)
YearOctober 1943
Vehicle TypeMedium Tank
Origin & DesignerBritain/Leyland
Numbers Produced1.935
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Front Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x OQF 75mm L/36.5 Mk. V Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-12° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Powered)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightNo. 50
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm Besa Machine Gun (Coaxial).
1 x 7.92mm Besa Machine Gun (Bow).
1 x .303 Bren Machine Gun (AA Mount).
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried64 x 75mm & 4.950 x 7.92mm + 600 x .303 Rounds
Height2.49m
Width2.91m
Length6.35m
Combat Weight28.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth1.22m
Trench Crossing2.25m
Obstacle Clearance0.91m
Climbing Ability25°
RadioNo. 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 63mm.
Hull Sides: 32mm.
Hull Rear: 32mm.
Hull Top: 20mm.
Hull Bottom: 8mm.
Gun Mantlet: 76mm.
Turret Front: 76mm.
Turret Sides: 63mm.
Turret Rear: 57mm.
Turret Top: 20mm.
EngineRolls Royce Meteor (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range265 km
Maximum Cross Country Range134 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed52 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed29 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Mk. IV was the main production model with 1.935 built, this was the first version to see action and was initially issued to armoured reconnaissance regiments and to all four armoured regiments in the 7th armoured division.