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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | ''In the description, the first part needs to be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert the screenshot of the vehicle. If the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, they will immediately understand what kind of vehicle it is talking about.'' | + | <!--''In the description, the first part needs to be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert the screenshot of the vehicle. If the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, they will immediately understand what kind of vehicle it is talking about.''--> |
+ | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
+ | {{break}} | ||
+ | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (or just '''{{Specs|name}}''') is a gift Rank {{Specs|rank}} British heavy tank {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]] during the 2017 [[WW2 Chronicles|World War Two: Chronicle Event]], unlocked after obtaining 11 Chronicle Awards. Based off the [[Cromwell V|Cromwell]] chassis, the Excelsior provides a substantial armour upgrade with speed. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
− | ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpfull for survival in combat?'' | + | <!--''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpfull for survival in combat?'' |
− | ''If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' | + | ''If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''--> |
+ | '''Armour type:''' | ||
+ | * Rolled homogeneous armour | ||
+ | * Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet) | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Hull || 114 mm (1°) ''Front plate'' <br> 55 mm (74°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 114 mm (18°), 55 mm (65°) ''Lower glacis'' || 39 + 25.4 mm || 32 mm (1°) ''Top'' <br> 20 mm (18-62°) ''Bottom'' || 20 mm | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Turret || 114 mm (1°) ''Turret front'' <br> 63.5 mm (1-41°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 63.5 mm || 63.5 mm (1°) || 20 mm | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | * Suspension wheels and bogies are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick. | ||
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
− | ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and maneuverability as well as the maximum speed forward and backward.'' | + | <!--''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and maneuverability as well as the maximum speed forward and backward.''--> |
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !colspan="3" | Mobility characteristic | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Weight (tons) | ||
+ | !colspan="1" | Add-on Armour<br>weight (tons) | ||
+ | !colspan="1" | Max speed (km/h) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |rowspan="2" | 40.0 || colspan="1" rowspan="2" | N/A || colspan="1" | 41 (AB) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |39 (RB/SB) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !colspan="3" | Engine power (horsepower) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !colspan="1" | Mode | ||
+ | !Stock | ||
+ | !Upgraded | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''Arcade'' | ||
+ | |775 | ||
+ | |954 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''Realistic/Simulator'' | ||
+ | |531 | ||
+ | |600 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !colspan="3" | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !colspan="1" | Mode | ||
+ | !Stock | ||
+ | !Upgraded | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''Arcade'' | ||
+ | |19.37 | ||
+ | |23.85 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''Realistic/Simulator'' | ||
+ | |13.27 | ||
+ | |15.00 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
− | ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibilty of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' | + | <!--''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibilty of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''--> |
+ | {{main|Ordnance QF Mk.V (75 mm)}} | ||
− | === | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
− | '' | + | |- |
+ | ! colspan="6" | [[Ordnance QF Mk.V (75 mm)|75 mm Ordnance QF Mk.V]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity | ||
+ | ! rowspan="1" | Vertical <br> guidance | ||
+ | ! rowspan="1" | Horizontal <br> guidance | ||
+ | ! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | colspan="3" | 104 || -12.5°/+20° || ±180° || N/A | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="6" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! style="width:4em" |Mode | ||
+ | ! style="width:4em" |Stock | ||
+ | ! style="width:4em" |Upgraded | ||
+ | ! style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew | ||
+ | ! style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif. | ||
+ | ! style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ''Arcade'' || 14.28 || 19.80 || 24.0 || 26.60 || 28.20 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ''Realistic'' || 14.28 || 16.80 || 20.4 || 22.60 || 24.00 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Stock | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif. | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 6.50 || 5.75 || 5.30 || 5.00 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Ammunition ===== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%" | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of <br /> warhead | ||
+ | ! colspan="6" | '''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! 10m | ||
+ | ! 100m | ||
+ | ! 500m | ||
+ | ! 1000m | ||
+ | ! 1500m | ||
+ | ! 2000m | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | M72 Shot || AP || 110 || 109 || 92 || 76 || 62 || 51 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | M48 Shell || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | M61 Shot || APCBC || 93 || 91 || 84 || 75 || 67 || 61 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%" | ||
+ | ! colspan="11" | Shell details | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of <br /> warhead | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Velocity <br /> in m/s | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Projectile<br />Mass in kg | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse delay'' | ||
+ | ''in m:'' | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse sensitivity'' | ||
+ | ''in mm:'' | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | ''Explosive Mass in g<br /> (TNT equivalent):'' | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | ''Normalization At 30° <br> from horizontal:'' | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | ''Ricochet:'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! 0% | ||
+ | ! 50% | ||
+ | ! 100% | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | M72 Shot || AP || 619 || 6.3 || N/A || N/A || N/A || -1° || 47° || 60° || 65° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | M48 Shell || HE || 463 || 6.3 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 666 ||+0° || 79° || 80° || 81° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | M61 Shot || APCBC || 618 || 6.8 || N/A || N/A || N/A || +4° || 48° || 63° || 71° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" | Smoke characteristic | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Ammunition | ||
+ | ! Velocity <br /> in m/s | ||
+ | ! Projectile<br />Mass in kg | ||
+ | ! ''Screen radius <br /> in m'' | ||
+ | ! ''Screen time <br /> in s'' | ||
+ | ! ''Screen hold time <br /> in s:'' | ||
+ | ! ''Explosive Mass in g<br /> (TNT equivalent):'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | M89 || 259 || 3 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== [[Ammo racks|Ammo racks]] ===== | ||
+ | [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumbnail|x250px|Ammo racks of the M4A3E2 Jumbo.]] | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! class="wikitable unsortable" |Full<br /> ammo | ||
+ | ! class="wikitable unsortable" |1st<br /> rack empty | ||
+ | ! class="wikitable unsortable" |2nd<br /> rack empty | ||
+ | ! class="wikitable unsortable" |3rd<br /> rack empty | ||
+ | ! class="wikitable unsortable" |Visual<br /> discrepancy | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | || '''64''' || 33 ''(+31)'' || 17 ''(+47)'' || 1 ''(+63)'' || style="text-align:left" | Yes | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | Center empty: 33 ''(+31)'' | ||
=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
− | ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft, but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' | + | <!--''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft, but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.''--> |
+ | {{main|BESA (7.92 mm)}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" | [[BESA (7.92 mm)|7.92 mm BESA]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" | ''Coaxial mount'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="4" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity (Belt capacity) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="1" | Fire rate <br> (shots/minute) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="1" | Vertical <br> guidance | ||
+ | ! rowspan="1" | Horizontal <br> guidance | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | colspan="4" | 2,550 (225) || 600 || N/A || N/A | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" | ''Hull mount'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="4" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity (Belt capacity) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="1" | Fire rate <br> (shots/minute) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="1" | Vertical <br> guidance | ||
+ | ! rowspan="1" | Horizontal <br> guidance | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | colspan="4" | 2,550 (250) || 600 || ±10° || ±10° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
== Usage in the battles == | == Usage in the battles == | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Do not use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".'' | + | <!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Do not use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''--> |
− | |||
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Decent front armour thickness. |
− | + | * Quite fast. | |
+ | * Hull machine gun works. | ||
+ | * -12 degrees of gun depression. | ||
+ | * Premium SL and RP rewards. | ||
+ | * Access to smoke. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Front armour is non-sloping. |
+ | * Low ammo count. | ||
+ | * Large ammo rack in turret ring makes for easy detonation. | ||
+ | * Very slow reverse. | ||
+ | * Shells have no HE filler. | ||
+ | * Weak side armour. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
− | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.'' | + | <!--''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''--> |
+ | ===Prompt=== | ||
+ | The early combat experience of the [[Churchill Mk III|Churchill infantry tank]] raised concerns on its reliability and speed, with a suggestion that production be halted while development focus on an "universal tank" for the British armoured forces to replace the cruiser and infantry tanks. However, until such a design could be formulated, they still needed a tank for the assault role the infantry tanks would take. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Rolls-Royce Company, the company producing the prototype [[Cromwell_V|A27 Cromwells]], suggested that the Tank Board use the A27 as an interim design with stronger armour, suspension, and armament. The suggestion was supported with the English Electric Company, whom plan to upgrade the A27 with thicker armour and elements from the American [[M6A1|M6 heavy tank]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Development and Cancellation=== | ||
+ | On 07 May 1942<ref name="TMuseumValiant">Newsome, ''TANK INFANTRY A38, VALIANT ''</ref>, Tank Board approved for the production of these uparmoured A27 under the designation '''A33''', though it would also have the name '''Excelsior'''. English Electric Company were in charge of producing the uparmoured A27 models and produced two prototypes. The first had the M6 suspension system and a [[Ordnance QF 6-pounder Mk.III (57 mm)|6-pdr]] cannon. The second had a wider track, different armoured skirts, additional frontal armour, and a [[Ordnance QF Mk.V (75 mm)|75 mm gun]]. Both used the same V12 Meteor engine as the A27. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Reliability issues with the Churchill were soon ironed out by 1943, to the point it became a very successful infantry support vehicle and multiple variations were made based off the chassis. The A33 Excelsior, meant to replace the Churchill, was no longer needed and the project was dropped in 1943. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Today, the second prototype can be seen at the Bovington Tank Museum. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' | ''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
== Read also == | == Read also == | ||
− | + | * [http://warthunder.com/en/news/4669-development-ww2-chronicles-vehicles-a33-excelsior-gb-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> WW2 Chronicles vehicles: A33 Excelsior (GB)] | |
− | * | ||
− | |||
− | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
− | + | * Newsome, Bruce. "TANK INFANTRY A38, VALIANT (E1952.39)." Tankmuseum.org. The Tank Museum, n.d. Web. 10 May 2017. [http://www.tankmuseum.org/museum-online/vehicles/object-e1952-39 Website]. | |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Britain heavy tanks}} | |
+ | {{Britain premium ground vehicles}} |
Revision as of 22:22, 10 February 2019
Contents
Description
The Tank, Heavy Assault, A33 (Excelsior) (or just Tank, Heavy Assault, A33 (Excelsior)) is a gift Rank III British heavy tank
with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.67 "Assault" during the 2017 World War Two: Chronicle Event, unlocked after obtaining 11 Chronicle Awards. Based off the Cromwell chassis, the Excelsior provides a substantial armour upgrade with speed.
General info
Survivability and armour
Armour type:
- Rolled homogeneous armour
- Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet)
Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hull | 114 mm (1°) Front plate 55 mm (74°) Front glacis 114 mm (18°), 55 mm (65°) Lower glacis |
39 + 25.4 mm | 32 mm (1°) Top 20 mm (18-62°) Bottom |
20 mm |
Turret | 114 mm (1°) Turret front 63.5 mm (1-41°) Gun mantlet |
63.5 mm | 63.5 mm (1°) | 20 mm |
Notes:
- Suspension wheels and bogies are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick.
Mobility
Mobility characteristic | ||
---|---|---|
Weight (tons) | Add-on Armour weight (tons) |
Max speed (km/h) |
40.0 | N/A | 41 (AB) |
39 (RB/SB) | ||
Engine power (horsepower) | ||
Mode | Stock | Upgraded |
Arcade | 775 | 954 |
Realistic/Simulator | 531 | 600 |
Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | ||
Mode | Stock | Upgraded |
Arcade | 19.37 | 23.85 |
Realistic/Simulator | 13.27 | 15.00 |
Armaments
Main armament
75 mm Ordnance QF Mk.V | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Capacity | Vertical guidance |
Horizontal guidance |
Stabilizer | ||
104 | -12.5°/+20° | ±180° | N/A | ||
Turret rotation speed (°/s) | |||||
Mode | Stock | Upgraded | Prior + Full crew | Prior + Expert qualif. | Prior + Ace qualif. |
Arcade | 14.28 | 19.80 | 24.0 | 26.60 | 28.20 |
Realistic | 14.28 | 16.80 | 20.4 | 22.60 | 24.00 |
Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||
Stock | Prior + Full crew | Prior + Expert qualif. | Prior + Ace qualif. | ||
6.50 | 5.75 | 5.30 | 5.00 |
Ammunition
Penetration statistics | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Penetration in mm @ 90° | |||||
10m | 100m | 500m | 1000m | 1500m | 2000m | ||
M72 Shot | AP | 110 | 109 | 92 | 76 | 62 | 51 |
M48 Shell | HE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
M61 Shot | APCBC | 93 | 91 | 84 | 75 | 67 | 61 |
Shell details | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity in m/s |
Projectile Mass in kg |
Fuse delay
in m: |
Fuse sensitivity
in mm: |
Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent): |
Normalization At 30° from horizontal: |
Ricochet: | ||
0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||
M72 Shot | AP | 619 | 6.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -1° | 47° | 60° | 65° |
M48 Shell | HE | 463 | 6.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 666 | +0° | 79° | 80° | 81° |
M61 Shot | APCBC | 618 | 6.8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | +4° | 48° | 63° | 71° |
Smoke characteristic | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ammunition | Velocity in m/s |
Projectile Mass in kg |
Screen radius in m |
Screen time in s |
Screen hold time in s: |
Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent): |
M89 | 259 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
Ammo racks
Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
---|---|---|---|---|
64 | 33 (+31) | 17 (+47) | 1 (+63) | Yes |
Center empty: 33 (+31)
Machine guns
7.92 mm BESA | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coaxial mount | ||||||
Capacity (Belt capacity) | Fire rate (shots/minute) |
Vertical guidance |
Horizontal guidance | |||
2,550 (225) | 600 | N/A | N/A | |||
Hull mount | ||||||
Capacity (Belt capacity) | Fire rate (shots/minute) |
Vertical guidance |
Horizontal guidance | |||
2,550 (250) | 600 | ±10° | ±10° |
Usage in the battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Decent front armour thickness.
- Quite fast.
- Hull machine gun works.
- -12 degrees of gun depression.
- Premium SL and RP rewards.
- Access to smoke.
Cons:
- Front armour is non-sloping.
- Low ammo count.
- Large ammo rack in turret ring makes for easy detonation.
- Very slow reverse.
- Shells have no HE filler.
- Weak side armour.
History
Prompt
The early combat experience of the Churchill infantry tank raised concerns on its reliability and speed, with a suggestion that production be halted while development focus on an "universal tank" for the British armoured forces to replace the cruiser and infantry tanks. However, until such a design could be formulated, they still needed a tank for the assault role the infantry tanks would take.
Rolls-Royce Company, the company producing the prototype A27 Cromwells, suggested that the Tank Board use the A27 as an interim design with stronger armour, suspension, and armament. The suggestion was supported with the English Electric Company, whom plan to upgrade the A27 with thicker armour and elements from the American M6 heavy tank.
Development and Cancellation
On 07 May 1942[1], Tank Board approved for the production of these uparmoured A27 under the designation A33, though it would also have the name Excelsior. English Electric Company were in charge of producing the uparmoured A27 models and produced two prototypes. The first had the M6 suspension system and a 6-pdr cannon. The second had a wider track, different armoured skirts, additional frontal armour, and a 75 mm gun. Both used the same V12 Meteor engine as the A27.
Reliability issues with the Churchill were soon ironed out by 1943, to the point it became a very successful infantry support vehicle and multiple variations were made based off the chassis. The A33 Excelsior, meant to replace the Churchill, was no longer needed and the project was dropped in 1943.
Today, the second prototype can be seen at the Bovington Tank Museum.
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
References
- ↑ Newsome, TANK INFANTRY A38, VALIANT
Read also
Sources
- Newsome, Bruce. "TANK INFANTRY A38, VALIANT (E1952.39)." Tankmuseum.org. The Tank Museum, n.d. Web. 10 May 2017. Website.
Britain heavy tanks | |
---|---|
Matilda | Matilda III · Matilda Hedgehog |
Churchill | Churchill I · Churchill III · Churchill VII · Churchill Crocodile · Churchill NA75 · Black Prince |
Post-war | Caernarvon · Conqueror |
Other | Independent · Excelsior · TOG II |
Britain premium ground vehicles | |
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Light tanks | A13 Mk I (3rd R.T.R.) · A13 Mk II 1939 · AEC Mk II · Crusader "The Saint" · Rooikat 105 |
Medium tanks | A.C.I · Grant I · Cromwell V (RP-3) · Sherman IC "Trzyniec" · A.C.IV · Comet I "Iron Duke IV" |
Centurion Mk.2 · ▄Strv 81 (RB 52) · Centurion Mk.5 AVRE · Centurion Mk.5/1 · ▄Sho't Kal Dalet · Centurion Action X | |
Vijayanta · Khalid · Challenger DS · Challenger 2 OES | |
Heavy tanks | Independent · Matilda Hedgehog · Excelsior · TOG II · Churchill Crocodile · Black Prince |
Tank destroyers | Alecto I · Achilles (65 Rg.) · QF 3.7 Ram |