Chapter 716： 1 armored reconnaissance vehicle (1/2)
Britain is a veteran country, including tanks, which were first invented by Britain, but it didn't take long to take out tanks alone.
Up to now, the United Kingdom has only formed less than ten independent armored regiments, the Middle East Legion, which is now the 6th Royal armored regiment.
(I remember reading the information before, saying that the UK has the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy, but there is no Royal Army, because the army has rebelled, although it did not directly send the king to the guillotine like France, but after all, it also annoyed the British royal family and just refused. Give the front of the army a royal title?)
After getting the order, they did not hesitate too much, and after half an hour, they were dispatched.
Wearing a black beret on his head and wearing a black jumpsuit, this is the unique uniform of the British tank unit.
During World War I, most soldiers' uniforms and equipment were not suitable for use in tanks. In particular, the observation hole on the tank is really small, so it must always be close to observe in order to obtain a limited view. As a result, many headwear appears tall and completely mismatched.
Until later, they experimented with the berets of the 70th Mountain Regiment, and found that they were good, without a brim, so they would not block the line of sight. At the same time, black is stain resistant and will not show oil stains.
This one-piece suit was only introduced in 35 years, and it is now a common uniform for tank troops.
Now, the tankers in the black Royal 6th Tank Regiment, riding in their own Crusader cruise tank, quickly dispatched.
The ”Nufield-Free” V-shaped 12-cylinder aero engine at the tail made a roar, and bursts of black smoke continued to emerge as the tank advanced.
This engine, originally used in aviation, is now equipped inside the tank. For longevity, the maximum power is adjusted from 400 horsepower to 340 horsepower. Even so, its unit power has reached 17.3 horsepower/ton, which is quite good, and it has become a guarantee for the good maneuverability of the ”Crusade” tank.
It's a pity that aero engines focus on high power, while tanks need high torque, so don't look at the good-looking data on the books of this engine. In actual use, it is somewhat inappropriate.
For example, the start of the tank is not fast. With the scorching smell of the clutch, the tank can complete the start and acceleration actions. However, once it rushes, it is very refreshing.
As the terrain undulates, the tank is constantly bumping. In the small turret, regimental commander Crowley exposed his body and looked into the distance with a telescope.
Historically, when the Crusader tank was first developed, it used a five-man system, which was very reasonable. However, after improvement, it became a three-man system.
The biggest reason, of course, is the replacement of the new gun. The 40mm 2-pounder gun was replaced with a 57mm 6-pounder gun. This increased firepower and also made the interior of the turret crowded. The designer’s plan was to reduce personnel. .
The five-person system becomes the three-person system, which is enough.
The internal space is not so generous, but there are fewer staff.
The entire tank is earthy yellow, which is very similar to the terrain color here. This is also a plan for them to hide themselves in the desert.
The task this time is very arduous, because the opponent is the main German tank, the Panther 3. According to legend, the front of this tank requires at least a 100mm tank gun to penetrate it!
Therefore, they can only play the side and back, which requires their tactics to be appropriate.
They want to go around behind the Germans and attack from behind each other! Moreover, it must be successful in one fell swoop!
If the only advantage is their mobility, cruising tanks, the most important thing is mobility, their tanks can easily reach speeds of 65 kilometers per hour in the desert!