Initially in September 1943 the A41 tank was to weigh no more than 40 long tons (45 short tons; 41 t), the limit for existing Mark I and Mark II transport trailers and for a Bailey bridge of 80 ft (24 m) span.

Jun 16, 2021 · The A.41 Cruiser Tank ‘Centurion’ had started life in October 1943 with a requirement for a 45-ton tank with a 650 horsepower engine, well sloped frontal armor, and carrying the new and powerful 17 pounder gun.

Oct 21, 2024 · In the Mark I tank, the British ushered in the dawn of armoured warfare during World War I. However, at the outset of World War II, they were found wanting against their German counterparts. Then came the Centurion.

May 9, 2024 · Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the Centurion (A41) Main Battle Tank (MBT). ORIGINAL: 1 x 17-pounder (76.2mm) main gun in turret.

Apr 30, 2015 · Initially in September 1943 the A41 tank was to weigh no more than 40 long tons (45 short tons; 41 t); the limit for existing Mark I and Mark II transport trailers, and for a Bailey Bridge of 80 ft (24 m) span.

May 10, 2023 · In late 1943, a proposal came along for the A41 Cruiser tank, a 45-ton vehicle with a Meteor gasoline engine based on the Merlin engine that powered the Spitfire fighter. It would be armed with...

The new version carried armour equal to the heaviest infantry tanks, while improved suspension and engines provided cross-country performance superior to even the early cruiser tanks. The A41 was the first British tank that could “do it all”, leading to the new designation “universal tank”.

Feb 6, 2013 · Cruiser Tank, Centurion (A41) Description 20 Centurion I s were produced, with various changes especially the secondary armament, before the production version - the Centurion II (A41A) - was initiated in January 1945.

Centurion: The Ultimate Tank. The Centurion series became one of the most successful tank designs in Cold War history. British allies were quick to stock up on this excellent post-war tank, and once in service, the tank did not disappoint.

Feb 5, 2024 · The Centurion was the first British tank to serve both needs, armor and speed – the first “universal“ tank. The specifications of the Centurion was formulated by the Tank Board on October 7, 1943 and the tank was designated A41 Heavy Cruiser.