A-10

Type: Cruiser tank Nationality: Great Britain
This silhouette is the closest available approximation Named A-10 or Cruiser Mark II. Planned as an infantery support tank, its armor was deemed insufficient for that mission. Thus it became a cruiser tank, although its speed was insufficient.
It fought in France, in Africa, in Greece, where it distinguished itself by its numerous mechanical breakdowns. It went on fighting in North Africa until the end of 1941. "Crusader" was the last war action it took part in.
Identification: Very close to the A-9 externally, with the same two bogies with 3 road-wheels each. Devoid of the auxiliary turret with MG at the front.
Built by N/A N/A
Other designation(s): Cruiser Mark II
Based on: Cruiser tank

VariousWeight (combat ready): 14 tons Length: 5.59 meters Width: 2.53 meters Height: 2.65 meters Crew: 5 men Armor & ArmamentMaximum Armour: 30 mm Minimum Armour: 7 mm	PropulsionEngine: AEC A179 Power: 150 HP Specific power: 10 HP / ton Speed ():* 26 kph ProductionQuantity: 175 examples From: 1939 To: 1940
There were two sub-variants (Mark II and Mark II a). The only difference is the type of machine guns they carried, Besa and Vickers respectively.

(*) on road
Additional information on the web (for the model): [Angleterre]

Production & Usage
	Années 20	1930-35	1936-38	1939				1940				1941			1942	1943	1944	1945

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Users: Great Britain

A A-10 on its way to the frontline for the operation "Battleaxe". The mechanical fragility of the first British cruiser tanks forced them to use extensively tank-carrying vehicles. (Picture: Imperial War Museum)