The Comet tank or Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of the Second World War, during the Western Allied invasion of Germany. The Comet was developed from the earlier Cromwell tank with a lower profile, partly-cast turret which mounted the new 77 mm HV gun.

Sep 29, 2016 · The British Comet was essentially an upgraded Cromwell tank, fitted with a version of the formidable 17-pdr antitank gun.

Sep 15, 2020 · The Comet (or the Comet I A34) was a British tank introduced towards the end of the Second World War, which took part in the invasion of Germany. It is regarded as one of the best British tanks of the war, continuing in service until the 1950s and it played a key role in the development of the later Centurion tank[1].

Jan 22, 2019 · Comet, Cruiser Tank, A.34* (Star) was a late-WW2 project to improve the armor protection of the Comet via the addition of a sloped plate to the bow.

The A34 Cruiser Tank Comet was a British tank that saw service during World War II and the Korean War. It was designed to replace the earlier Cromwell tank, which had proven inadequate in its role as a cruiser tank. The Comet entered service in late 1944 and saw action in the European Theater of Operations, primarily in the British and Canadian ...

Feb 17, 2019 · The A34 Cruiser Tank Comet was the first British tank to begin to match the overall performance of Germany’s PzKpfw V Panther. It was designed to match German firepower, speed and protection, which the Cromwell and the Centaur could not do.

May 21, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Cruiser Tank Comet (A34) Cruiser Tank Tracked Combat Vehicle including pictures.

The Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of World War II. It was designed to provide greater anti-tank capability to Cromwell tank squadrons.

Feb 6, 2013 · With its good combination of maneuverability, armor and firepower, it was the first British contender to the German Pz Kpfw Panther, and a serious threat to the Pz Kpfw Tiger. A total of 1186 Comets were produced by the end of the war.

The Comet tank or Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of WWII during the Invasion of Germany. It was developed from the earlier Cromwell tank and mounted the new 17 pdr High Velocity (HV) (3 inch; 76.2 mm – sometimes referred to as “77 mm”) gun, in a lower profile, partly-cast turret.