Cruiser Tank Mk.V Covenanter
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Cruiser Tank Mk.
V, A13 Mark III |
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| Type | Cruiser Tank |
Radio Equipment | Wireless Set No. 11 |
| Manufacturer(s) | London, Midland,
and Scottish Railway Company |
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| Crew | 4 ( Commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
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| Production Quantity | 1771 |
Production Period | 1939-1943 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | 18289 kg |
Ground pressure | ? kg/cm² |
| Length /hull | 5.8 m |
Length w/Gun | 5.8 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 0 m |
Height | 2.24 m |
| Width | 2.62 m |
Ground clearance | 0.41 m |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | 40 mm 2-pounder Mk. I L/52 (1)* |
Ammunition Carried | 87 |
| Traverse | Hydraulic (360°) |
Elevation | -15° to +20° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | 10 sec. |
Sight | ? |
| Secondary Armament | 7.92 mm Besa MG (2) |
Ammunition Carried | 3750 |
| Location | 1: Turret - 2: coaxial |
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(*) 3" (76.2 mm) Howitzer for CS (Close Support) Version
| ARMOR | |
| Assembly | Riveting
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| Maximum |
40 mm |
| Minimum | 7 mm
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| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Meadows Flat-12 D.A.V. |
Type & Displacement | V12, 16L |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 300 hp at 2400 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 16.39 hp / ton |
| Gearbox | Wilson: 4 forward, 1 reverse |
Fuel Capacity | 500 L Gasoline |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Improved Christie coil spring |
Road wheels | 4 independent double-road wheels |
| Track return rollers | - |
Sprocket-Wheels | Rear, double |
| Idler Sprockets | Front, double |
Shock absorbers | - |
| Track Type | Heavy cast steel, center guide, dry pin | ||
| Width | 246 mm |
Pitch | 108 mm |
| Links(shoes) | ? |
Track ground contact | ? m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 50 km/h on road, 40 km/h off road |
Range | 161 km on road |
| Mileage | ? L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | 30° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | 2.13 m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.76 m |
| Maximum fording depth | 0.97 m |
Minimum turning diameter | 9 m |
| Sources | |||
| OnWar.com | TNT Hors-Série n°6 | - |
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