Crusader III - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-The '''Tank, Cruiser Mark VIB, Crusader III (A.15)''' is the second variant of the [[Crusader (Family)|A.15 Crusader (cruiser) light tank family]]. Due to design delays with the British Army's seventh cruiser tank, the Tank, Cruiser Mark VII, Cavalier (A.24), the Crusader III was the first British tank to be equipped with the 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder tank gun. An extractor fan was also installed in the turret to remove fumes produced by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliary turret was removed. The Crusader III was also equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which solved many of the earlier reliability difficulties. Production began in May 1942, with 144 units completed by July. The Crusader III first saw service in October 1942, with approximately 100 units taking part in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
+The '''Tank, Cruiser Mark VIB, Crusader III (A15)''' is the third variant of the [[Crusader (Family)|A15 Crusader cruiser tank family]]. Due to design delays with the British Army's seventh cruiser tank, the Cavalier (A24), the Crusader III was the first British tank to be equipped with the 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder tank gun. An extractor fan was also installed in the turret to remove fumes produced by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliary turret was removed. The Crusader III was also equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which solved many of the earlier reliability difficulties. Production began in May 1942, with 144 units completed by July. The Crusader III first saw service in October 1942, with approximately 100 units taking part in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]], the Crusader III boasts significant improvements in firepower over the [[Crusader II]]. Despite being categorized as a light tank, the Crusader III is only light due to its light armour. The 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder outperforms the previous 40 mm Ordnance QF 2-pounder mounted on the Crusader II. This translates to enough firepower to engage most tanks from the front. Furthermore, as a result of its low profile, players can easily hide behind vegetation and obstacles such as walls, shooting from a concealed position or retreating under smoke if the situation becomes too dangerous. Overall, this tank suits the playstyle of a frontline support tank; moreover, players can act as flankers and either neutralize threats or scout for enemy tanks for allies.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Tank, Cruiser Mk VIB, Crusader III (A.15)''' is the second variant of the [[Crusader (Family)|Crusader (cruiser) light tank family]]. Due to design delays with the British Army's seventh cruiser tank, the Tank, Cruiser Mark VII, Cavalier (A.24), the Crusader III was the first British tank to be equipped with the 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder tank gun. An extractor fan was also installed in the turret to remove fumes produced by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliary turret was removed. The Crusader III was also equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which solved many of the earlier reliability difficulties. Production began in May 1942, with 144 units completed by July. The Crusader III first saw service in October 1942, with approximately 100 units taking part in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
+The '''Tank, Cruiser Mark VIB, Crusader III (A.15)''' is the second variant of the [[Crusader (Family)|A.15 Crusader (cruiser) light tank family]]. Due to design delays with the British Army's seventh cruiser tank, the Tank, Cruiser Mark VII, Cavalier (A.24), the Crusader III was the first British tank to be equipped with the 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder tank gun. An extractor fan was also installed in the turret to remove fumes produced by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliary turret was removed. The Crusader III was also equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which solved many of the earlier reliability difficulties. Production began in May 1942, with 144 units completed by July. The Crusader III first saw service in October 1942, with approximately 100 units taking part in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]], the Crusader III boasts significant improvements in firepower over the [[Crusader II]]. Despite being categorized as a light tank, the Crusader III is only light due to its light armour. The 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder outperforms the previous 40 mm Ordnance QF 2-pounder mounted on the Crusader II. This translates to enough firepower to engage most tanks from the front. Furthermore, as a result of its low profile, players can easily hide behind vegetation and obstacles such as walls, shooting from a concealed position or retreating under smoke if the situation becomes too dangerous. Overall, this tank suits the playstyle of a frontline support tank; moreover, players can act as flankers and either neutralize threats or scout for enemy tanks for allies.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''A15 Mark III (Crusader III)''' was the third variant of the [[Crusader (Family)|A15 (Crusader) light tank family]]. Due to design delays with the British Army's seventh cruiser tank, the Cruiser Mark VII Cavalier, the Crusader III was the first British tank to be equipped with the 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder tank gun. An extractor fan was also installed in the turret to remove fumes produced by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliary turret was removed. The Crusader III was also equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which solved many of the earlier reliability difficulties. Production began in May 1942, with 144 units completed by July. The Crusader III first saw service in October 1942, with approximately 100 units taking part in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
+The '''Tank, Cruiser Mk VIB, Crusader III (A.15)''' is the second variant of the [[Crusader (Family)|Crusader (cruiser) light tank family]]. Due to design delays with the British Army's seventh cruiser tank, the Tank, Cruiser Mark VII, Cavalier (A.24), the Crusader III was the first British tank to be equipped with the 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder tank gun. An extractor fan was also installed in the turret to remove fumes produced by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliary turret was removed. The Crusader III was also equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which solved many of the earlier reliability difficulties. Production began in May 1942, with 144 units completed by July. The Crusader III first saw service in October 1942, with approximately 100 units taking part in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]], the Crusader III boasts significant improvements in firepower over the [[Crusader II]]. Despite being categorized as a light tank, the Crusader III is only light due to its light armour. The 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder outperforms the previous 40 mm Ordnance QF 2-pounder mounted on the Crusader II. This translates to enough firepower to engage most tanks from the front. Furthermore, as a result of its low profile, players can easily hide behind vegetation and obstacles such as walls, shooting from a concealed position or retreating under smoke if the situation becomes too dangerous. Overall, this tank suits the playstyle of a frontline support tank; moreover, players can act as flankers and either neutralize threats or scout for enemy tanks for allies.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''A15 Mark III (Crusader III)''' is the third variant of the [[Crusader (Family)|A15 (Crusader) light tank family]]. Due to design delays with the British Army's seventh cruiser tank, the Cruiser Mark VII Cavalier, the Crusader III was the first British tank to be equipped with the 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder tank gun. An extractor fan was also installed in the turret to remove fumes produced by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliary turret was removed. The Crusader III also is equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which solves many of the earlier reliability difficulties. Production began in May 1942, with 144 units completed by July. The Crusader III first saw service in October 1942, with approximately 100 units taking part in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
+The '''A15 (Crusader III) Mark III''' is the third variant of the [[Crusader (Family)|A15 (Crusader) light tank family]]. Due to design delays with the British Army's seventh cruiser tank, the Cruiser Mark VII Cavalier, the Crusader III was the first British tank to be equipped with the 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder tank gun. An extractor fan was also installed in the turret to remove fumes produced by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliary turret was removed. The Crusader III also is equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which solves many of the earlier reliability difficulties. Production began in May 1942, with 144 units completed by July. The Crusader III first saw service in October 1942, with approximately 100 units taking part in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]], the Crusader III boasts significant improvements in firepower over the [[Crusader II]]. Despite being categorized as a light tank, the Crusader III is only light due to its light armour. The 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder outperforms the previous 40 mm Ordnance QF 2-pounder mounted on the Crusader II. This translates to enough firepower to engage most tanks from the front. Furthermore, as a result of its low profile, players can easily hide behind vegetation and obstacles such as walls, shooting from a concealed position or retreating under smoke if the situation becomes too dangerous. Overall, this tank suits the playstyle of a frontline support tank; moreover, players can act as flankers and either neutralize threats or scout for enemy tanks for allies.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced along with the initial British tree line in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]].
+The '''A15 Mark III (Crusader III)''' is the third variant of the [[Crusader (Family)|A15 (Crusader) light tank family]]. Due to design delays with the British Army's seventh cruiser tank, the Cruiser Mark VII Cavalier, the Crusader III was the first British tank to be equipped with the 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder tank gun. An extractor fan was also installed in the turret to remove fumes produced by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliary turret was removed. The Crusader III also is equipped with the Mark IV Liberty engine, which solves many of the earlier reliability difficulties. Production began in May 1942, with 144 units completed by July. The Crusader III first saw service in October 1942, with approximately 100 units taking part in the Second Battle of El Alamein.
-The low-profile Crusader is amongst the first light tanks on the British tech tree with the ability to perform scouting, which is a much relevant role amidst battles.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]], the Crusader III boasts significant improvements in firepower over the [[Crusader II]]. Despite being categorized as a light tank, the Crusader III is only light due to its light armour. The 57 mm Ordnance QF 6-pounder outperforms the previous 40 mm Ordnance QF 2-pounder mounted on the Crusader II. This translates to enough firepower to engage most tanks from the front. Furthermore, as a result of its low profile, players can easily hide behind vegetation and obstacles such as walls, shooting from a concealed position or retreating under smoke if the situation becomes too dangerous. Overall, this tank suits the playstyle of a frontline support tank; moreover, players can act as flankers and either neutralize threats or scout for enemy tanks for allies.
 == General info ==

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-* Turret empty: 46 (+19) shells (1st rack empty)
+* Turret empty: 46&nbsp;''(+19)'' shells
 ==== [[Optics]] ====

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 The Crusader III is about 4 tons heavier than the preceding Crusader II but has no engine upgrades, lowering its power-to-weight ratio. This is on par with most medium tanks but lower than most light tanks, resulting in a more sluggish acceleration especially on bad terrains like mud and snow. The maximum forward speed is unaffected, though the Crusader III now needs more time to pick up speed, limiting its tactical agility. The hull traverse remains satisfactory.
-The reverse is still bad, at -7 km/h. You must be extra aware about potential enemies as the reverse and acceleration of the Crusader III will not let you escape very quickly. In general, the Crusader III somewhat feels a lot more like a fast medium tank (e.g. [[M4A4 (1st PTG)|M4A4]], [[Pz.IV G]]) rather than a light tank (e.g. [[M24]], [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]]) which may affect its playstyle. The poor turning speed can be particularly dangerous if flanked by a faster/more manueverable tank, (e.g. [[M3A3 (Italy)]], [[M5A1]], [[M22]], or [[BT-7]]).
+The reverse is still bad, at -7 km/h. You must be extra aware about potential enemies as the reverse and acceleration of the Crusader III will not let you escape very quickly. In general, the Crusader III somewhat feels a lot more like a fast medium tank (e.g. [[M4A4 (1st PTG)|M4A4]], [[Pz.IV G]]) rather than a light tank (e.g. [[M24]], [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]]) which may affect its playstyle. The poor turning speed can be particularly dangerous if flanked by a faster/more manoeuvrable tank, (e.g. [[M3A3 (Italy)]], [[M5A1]], [[M22]], or [[BT-7]]).
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