The Tank, Cruiser, Mk VI or A15 Crusader was one of the main British cruiser tanks of the early part of the Second World War and perhaps the most important British tank of the North African Campaign. The Crusader's mobility made it a favorite of British tank crews and once upgraded with the Ordnance QF 6-pounder main gun made it more than a match for the early Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks it faced in combat. Retained in service due to delays in replacement, in late 1942, lack of weapons upgrade combined with the presence of Tiger I tanks among the Afrika Korps and reliability problems due to harsh desert conditions, led to the Crusader to be replaced on the main line. of battle by the M3 Grant and Sherman medium tanks supplied by the United States.
After the completion of the North African Campaign, the availability of better tanks such as the Sherman and Cromwell relegated the Crusader to secondary duties such as anti-aircraft mounts or gun tractors. He served in these roles for the rest of the war.
This 3-sprue kit allows you to build SIX variants of the A15 Crusader; including the Mk I/I CS/II/II CS/III/AA (Mk II/III). The "CS" stood for "Combat Support" which mounted a 3-inch howitzer in the turret instead of the 2-pounder gun.
Featured Products:
- Option to build an A15 Crusader Mk I/II/III - A15 Crusader Mk I/II can be built with CS option - You will also be able to build an A15 Crusader AA Mk II/III - Removable auxiliary helmet turret and 3 different side skirts - Can be built with or without rear fuel tank. - Open hatches, spare wheels and tracks
Product code: 280025 Number of pieces: 70 pieces / 3 sprues
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