Designed at the beginning of the Second World War, the Crusader was one of the most important British “Cruiser” tanks reaching a production of over 5,000 units. Equipped with Christie suspension with large diameter rolling wheels, the Crusader possessed remarkable driving skills on rough terrain. The first versions of Mk. I and Mk. II were armed with a 2 pdr. cannon, later replaced by the more powerful 6 pdr. cannon in the Mk.III version. Lacking adequate armor against enemy fire, it was also very vulnerable to enemy mines and anti-tank guns, and its armament was often inadequate in front of similar German vehicles. However, when used in a coordinated way, they managed to achieve good results. The Crusaders Mk. II, with the arrival of the more powerful Mk.III, were already relegated to second-line duties at the time of the battle of El Alamein.
1:35 Scale Italeri Crusader MK II With 8th Army Infantry Model Kit
£34.99
- 1:35 SCALE ‘ ITALERI‘ BRAND MODEL KIT CRUSADER MK II WITH 8TH ARMY INFANTRY
- SUPERB DETAIL & QUALITY ENTHUSIAST MODELLING KIT
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- INCLUDES DECALS AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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