INFANTRY TANK (A22-E) Churchill Mk. V CS

INFANTRY TANK (A22-E) Churchill Mk. V CS
Image: Churchill Mk. V (IWM)
YearAugust 1943
Vehicle TypeHeavy Infantry Support Tank
Origin & DesignerBritain/Various
Numbers Produced241
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader Hull Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x OQF 95mm L/18.65 Mk. I Howitzer
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-12.5° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Powered)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightNo. 48 Mk. I
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 Discharger2 x 2in Smoke Mortars
Ammunition Carried47 x 95mm & 7.125 x 7.92mm + 600 x .303 & 30 x Smoke Rounds
Height2.49m
Width3.25m
Length7.54m
Combat Weight39.626 kg
Ground Clearance0.51m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing3.0m
Obstacle Clearance1.13m
Climbing Ability34°
RadioNo. 19 Set
ArmourHull Front: 89mm.
Hull Sides: 76mm.
Hull Rear: 64mm.
Hull Top: 19mm.
Hull Bottom: 19mm.
Gun Mantle: 89mm.
Turret Front: 89mm.
Turret Sides: 89mm.
Turret Rear: 89mm.
Turret Top: 35mm.
EngineBedford Twin-Six (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range259 km
Maximum Cross Country Range154 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed25 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed13 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesClose support variant mounting a 95mm howitzer in a cast turret.