Crusader
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Designed as the cruiser mk.IV using the Christie suspension, but had 5 wheels on each side instead of 4. It was born form the failure of the Covenanter and used a a better engine and running gear, with new 6 pounder gun, and was a very important tank of the desert wars of 1941-42. but was put out of production | Designed as the cruiser mk.IV using the Christie suspension, but had 5 wheels on each side instead of 4. It was born form the failure of the Covenanter and used a a better engine and running gear, with new 6 pounder gun, and was a very important tank of the desert wars of 1941-42. but was put out of production | |||
? | in late 1941, because its armor and 6 pounder gun where completely inadequate when fighting later models of the Panzer | + | in late 1941, because its armor and 6 pounder gun where completely inadequate when fighting later models of the Panzer IV and Tiger. The crusader lived on as a gun carriage, a repair tractor, AA vehicle etc. | |
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Revision as of 21:39, 18 February 2016
GB20_Crusader (Stock)
380000 Cost |
640 HPDurability |
19 / 21 Weight |
- Commander
- Radio Operator
- Gunner (Loader)
- Driver
32/27/27Hull Armor(front/sides/rear, mm) |
39/19/23.5Turret Armor(front/sides/rear, mm) |
395 h.p.Engine Power |
44 km/hTop Speed / Reverse Speed |
38 deg/sTraverse Speed |
45 |
78 mmAverage Penetration |
2.47 Gun Loading |
48 deg/sGun Traverse Speed |
230 mView Range |
500 mSignal Range |
This tank is for people who prefer speed over firepower and armor. Stock, this is a fast, but terribly armored and armed tank. After the turret and gun upgrade, it is slightly stronger,
with a higher DPM, but still horribly inadequate in tank duels with any other tier 5 tank. To succeed on the battlefield, use your speed to scout, or get to a good sniping point, where you can use your high RPM with any of the guns besides the howitzer, to hack away at the enemy tanks, secure your team a victory, and walk away with a confederate medal.
Turret
Level | Turret | Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm) | Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) | View Range (m) | Experience | Weight (t) |
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IV | Crusader Mk. I | 39/19/23.5 | 48 | 230 | 0 | 2953 |
Level | Gun | Average Penetration (mm) | Rate of Fire | Dispersion at 100 m | Aiming Time | Experience | Weight (t) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IV | OQF 3-inch Howitzer Mk. I | 20/100/12 | 200/160/60 | 6.9 | 0.55 | 2.3 | 2370 | 116 |
IV | QF 2-pdr Mk. X | 78/121/12 | 45/45/60 | 24.29 | 0.36 | 1.7 | 0 | 130 |
Level | Turret | Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm) | Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) | View Range (m) | Experience | Weight (t) |
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V | Crusader Mk. III | 51/23.5/28.5 | 46 | 240 | 2400 | 3390 |
Level | Gun | Average Penetration (mm) | Rate of Fire | Dispersion at 100 m | Aiming Time | Experience | Weight (t) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IV | OQF 3-inch Howitzer Mk. I | 20/100/12 | 200/160/60 | 7.5 | 0.55 | 1.9 | 2370 | 116 |
IV | QF 6-pdr Mk. III | 105/170/15 | 90/90/100 | 17.14 | 0.36 | 2.3 | 1500 | 400 |
IV | QF 2-pdr Mk. X | 78/121/12 | 45/45/60 | 24.29 | 0.36 | 1.5 | 0 | 130 |
V | QF 6-pdr Gun Mk. V | 110/180/15 | 90/90/100 | 18.75 | 0.34 | 2.3 | 4370 | 450 |
Engine
Level | Engine | Engine Power (h.p.) | Chance of Fire on Impact | Experience | Weight (t) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
IV | Nuffield Liberty Mk. III | 395 | 20 | 0 | 383 |
V | Nuffield Liberty Mk. V | 410 | 20 | 1000 | 383 |
Level | Suspension | Load Limit | Traverse Speed (deg/s) | Experience | Weight (t) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
IV | Crusader Mk. I | 21 | 38 | 0 | 6200 |
V | Crusader Mk. III | 21 | 40 | 1900 | 6200 |
Radio
Level | Radio | Signal Range (m) | Experience | Weight (t) |
---|---|---|---|---|
V | N9 | 500 | 0 | 40 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Very good maneuverability
- High RPM
- Short aiming time for 2 and 6 pounder
- All-around sloped armor
Cons:
- Bad armor
- Very weak damage for best gun [ max 112 damage, though this is almost never achieved.]
- low penetration for all guns
- Very weak howitzer [47mm penetration, and only 250 alpha damage.]
Performance
This tank is fast, with a high RPM on the 6 and 2 pounder guns, but it has bad armor, and about 96 damage per-shot, so don't go fighting heavy, or even some medium tanks. as being the only tier 5 light tank, it suffers severely. Also, it is relatively fast for its tier so tank destroyers and a easy target if you can get around them without getting shot. Overall, This is a light tank with a gun not suitable for tank-on tank engagements, so it would be in you favor to scout, snipe, or charge and circle tank destroyers until they are destroyed.
Early Research
- Prioritise geting mk.3 turret and 6 pounder gun
- Buy running gear before new engine.
- Do not buy 3-in Howitzer, as it is very weak.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Sources and External Links
Light Tanks | IICruiser Mk. III • IIICruiser Mk. IV • IVCovenanter • VCrusader |
Medium Tanks | IVickers Medium Mk. I • IIVickers Medium Mk. II • IIIVickers Medium Mk. III • IVMatilda • IVAC 1 Sentinel • VMatilda Black Prince • VICromwell • VIIComet • VIIICenturion Mk. I • IXCenturion Mk. 7/1 • XFV4202 |
Heavy Tanks | VChurchill I • VExcelsior • VIChurchill VII • VITOG II* • VIIBlack Prince • VIIICaernarvon • IXConqueror • XFV215b |
Tank Destroyers | IIUniversal Carrier 2-pdr • IIIValentine AT • IVAlecto • VAngry Connor • VAT 2 • VIChurchill Gun Carrier • VIAT 8 • VIIAT 15A • VIIAT 7 • VIIIAT 15 • IXTortoise • XFV215b (183) |
USA | IT1 Cunningham • IIT1E6 • IIT2 Light Tank • IIT7 Combat Car • IIIM22 Locust |
UK | IICruiser Mk. III • IIICruiser Mk. IV • IVCovenanter • VCrusader |
Germany | ILeichttraktor • IIPz.Kpfw. 38H 735 (f) • IIPz.Kpfw. 35 (t) • IIPz.Kpfw. II • IIIPz.Kpfw. 38 (t) • IIIPz.Kpfw. III Ausf. A • IIIPz.Kpfw. II Ausf. J • IIIPz.Kpfw. II Ausf. G • IIIT-15 • IVPz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A. • IVPz.Kpfw. II Luchs • VVK 16.02 Leopard • VIVK 28.01 • VIISpähpanzer SP I C • VIIISpähpanzer Ru 251 |
USSR | IMS-1 • IIBT-2 • IIT-26 • IITetrarch • IIIBT-7 • IIIBT-SV • IIILTP • IIIM3 Light • IIIT-127 • IIIT-46 • IVA-20 • IVValentine II |
France | |
China | VIIType 62 • VIIType 62 Dragon |
Japan | IRenault Otsu • IIType 95 Ha-Go • IIIType 98 Ke-Ni • IIIType 98 Ke-Ni Otsu • IVType 5 Ke-Ho |
Czechoslovakia | |
Sweden |