Cromwell Tank - Vehicles Based On Chassis

Vehicles Based On Chassis

Tank, Cruiser, Challenger (A30)

The design combined a lengthened Cromwell chassis with widened superstructure to mount the 17-pounder gun in a new turret.

SP 17pdr, A30 (Avenger)

A version of the Challenger using a lighter open-topped turret.

Centaur Dozer

A Centaur with the turret removed and given a simple dozer blade operated by a winch. Since the winch passed over the top of the hull it was not possible to retain the turret. One of "Hobart's Funnies". 250 produced.

Centaur Observation Post (OP)

A Centaur with a dummy main gun, and extra radio communications.

Centaur Kangaroo

A Centaur with turret removed to make space for passengers. (Few produced)

Centaur Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV)

A Centaur with turret removed, and replaced with winch fitted instead, and an optional A-frame.

Cromwell Command

The main gun was removed and it carried one No. 19 (Low Power) and one No. 19 (High Power) Wireless sets. These were used by brigade and divisional headquarters.

Cromwell Observation Post

Cromwell IV, Cromwell VI, or Cromwell VIII fitted with extra radio equipment; 2 x No. 19 and 2 x No. 38 (portable) radios. The main gun was retained.

Cromwell Control

Two No. 19 Low Power radio. Main armament kept. Used by regimental headquarters

Excelsior tank

experimental design with elements of Infantry tank as a possible replacement for Churchill tank

FV 4101 Charioteer

Cromwell hull with a QF 20 pounder gun in a tall turret, designed in the 1950s to give more fire support 200 produced.