The first British tank to use the Christie suspension system which gave higher speeds and better cross-country performance. A British Comet with Christie suspension The Christie suspension is a suspension system developed by Walter Christie for his tank designs. ...
Brought from design to service in 2 years.
Fast but under armoured, it was retired from active service for training.
The Mark III was the final development of the Crusader as a gun tank.
The Commander of the Crusader III doubled as the loader, and the gunner was also the radio operator.
The Crusader III A.A. Mk II was an improved design with an enclosed turret and twin 20mm Oerlikon cannon capable of firing explosive, incendiary or practice rounds at up to 450 rounds per minute.