Covenantor Mk.IV

The Cruiser Tank Mk. V "Covenantor" (A13 Mk.III) was inspired by the Soviet use of the Christie suspension and resulted in numerically what was a very important British tank with 1,771 being built. Although meeting all the requirments in terms of speed, low silhouette and armament, they all had 2pdr. or 3" as in the CS versions, but recurring overheating problems meant that it never realized its potential. The cronic overheating problems continued and lead to further changes in air-intake louver design. On the Mk.IV the early designs were replaced with a new set of larger louvers. In addition, the experience of North Africa, lead to an external fuel tank being fitted. They also had the later pattern roadwheels. This was the final mark built. Retained for defence and taining in the UK, some were however sent to Egypt and could possibly have been used in combat as one well known photograph shows at least under repair with other tanks in a forward repair area.  -20% Details   Ref BB137 Price: £11.95 Options   Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Add to cart          Add to wish list

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