Cruiser Mk VIII, A27M, Cromwell I:

Britain's Cromwell

Original production with 6 pdr.

  Cromwell Mk I
Crew  
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Turret ring diameter  
Armament  
Main 6 pdr3,4,5,6,7,8
Secondary  
MG 2: Besa MG4,5
2: Besa MG, coaxial, hull6
Side arms  
Quantity  
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Secondary  
MG  
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Hull Front, Upper  
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Hull Rear  
Hull Top  
Hull Bottom  
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Cooling  
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Steering  
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Starter  
Electrical system  
Ignition  
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Cross country consumption  
Performance  
Traverse 360°
Max speed 40 mph3,8
64.4 kph8
Cross country speed  
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Elevation limits  
Fording depth  
Trench crossing  
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Return rollers each side  
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Track centers/tread  
Production  

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