A27M Cromwell tank – F (British)

Description

The Cromwell tank was a British cruiser tank that saw action in the Second World War. The German Panzer III and IV tanks outclassed the British tanks in the early stages of the war, and the British Army needed a new tank that could match the speed and firepower of the German tanks, but also have enough armor to withstand enemy fire. The tank was the result of several design iterations, starting from the A24 Cavalier and ending with the A27M Cromwell.

It featured a welded hull and a cast turret, which provided acceptable protection. The powerful Rolls-Royce Meteor engine gave it a top speed of 64 km/h (40 mph), making it one of the fastest tanks of its time. The main armament was a 75 mm gun, which could fire both high-explosive and armor-piercing rounds. The gun had a high rate of fire and good accuracy, but it lacked penetration power against heavily armored tanks. The Cromwell also had two 7.92 mm Besa machine guns, one coaxial and one in the hull. Some tanks had their 75mm gun swapped out for a 95mm howitzer for close support.

The Cromwell first saw combat in 1944, during the Normandy campaign. During it’s operational life, it saw service with a variety of British, Polish and Commonwealth armoured units. It performed well in open terrain, where it could use its speed and mobility to flank and outmaneuver enemy tanks. However, it also faced some problems in close-quarters combat, where it was vulnerable to anti-tank weapons and mines. The tank also suffered from mechanical reliability issues, especially with its suspension and tracks.

Further development led to the Comet, which had a more powerful 77 mm gun and better armor protection, and gradually the Comet replaced the Cromwell. It remained in service until the end of the war, and some countries continued using the Cromwell after WWII. The Cromwell was an important step in the development of British armored warfare, and it proved to be a versatile and effective weapon in many battles.

• Model: Cromwell tank – F
• Country/Army: British
• Dimension (mm) (WxLxH): 47 x 130 x 50
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Fylde Armouries
• Painted by: MarDav Miniatures
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