| GENERAL
DATA |
| Formal Designation |
Cruiser
Tank Mark II (A10) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Vickers
Armstrong |
| Production Quantity |
175 |
Production Period |
1939-1940 |
| Type |
Cruiser/Medium Tank |
Crew |
5 |
| Length /hull (m) |
5.59 |
Barrel Overhang (m) |
n.a. |
| Width (m) |
2.53 |
Height (m) |
2.65 |
| Combat Weight (kg) |
14400 |
Radio Equipment |
n.a. |
| FIREPOWER |
| Primary Armament |
40mm 2-pounder |
Ammunition Carried |
100 |
| Traverse (degrees) |
Manual (360°) |
Elevation (degrees) |
n.a. |
| Traverse speed (360°) |
- |
Sight |
n.a. |
| Secondary Armament |
2 x 7.92mm Besa*, or
2 x 7.7mm [.303] Vickers MG
(coaxial, bow) |
Ammunition Carried |
4050 |
| MOBILITY
CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine Make & Model |
AEC A179 |
Track Links |
n.a. |
| Type & Displacement |
In6, 9.6 liters |
Track Width |
n.a. |
| Horsepower (max.) |
150hp@2200rpm |
Track Ground Contact |
n.a. |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
10.4 hp/t |
Ground Pressure |
13.0 psi |
| Gearbox |
n.a. |
Ground Clearance (m) |
n.a. |
| Fuel |
Gasoline |
Turning Radius (m) |
n.a. |
| Range on/off road (km) |
161 |
Gradient (degrees) |
n.a. |
| Mileage (liters/100km) |
n.a. |
Vertical Obstacle (m) |
n.a. |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) |
n.a. |
Fording (m) |
n.a. |
| Speed on/off road |
26/13 km/h |
Trench Crossing (m) |
n.a. |
| ARMOR
PROTECTION |
| Armor Detail |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull |
22-30mm |
22mm |
12mm |
7mm |
| Superstructure |
n.a. |
n.a. |
n.a. |
7mm |
| Turret |
30mm |
26mm |
30mm |
7mm |
| Mantlet |
n.a. |
- |
- |
- |
| NOTES |
| *Vehicles armed with the Besa MG were
designated the Mark IIA |
| REFERENCES |
| BT, AFV19/40, PzT1 |
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