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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Cruiser Mk II
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Tank ClassificationCruiser Tank
- GenerationWW2
- Combat Weight14.3 t
- Crew Size5
- Service Entry Year1940
◈Firepower11MOD.11
- Main Gun Calibre40 mm
- Main Gun TypeRifled
- Main Gun Length (Calibres)50
- Muzzle Velocity (Max)853 m/s
- Effective Range (Main Gun)1,609 m
- Ammunition Stowage100
- Can Fire APFSDSNo
- Can Fire HEATNo
- Can Fire HE-FragNo
- Can Fire ATGMNo
- Coaxial / Secondary MG Count1
▣Protection8MOD.8
- Armour TypeRiveted Steel
- Hull Front Thickness (Max)30 mm
- Turret Front Thickness (Max)30 mm
- Frontal RHA Equivalent (KE)30 mm
- Has ERANo
- Has APSNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
- Smoke GrenadesNo
◇Mobility9MOD.9
- Engine Power150 hp
- Power-to-Weight Ratio10.49 hp/t
- Fuel TypePetrol
- Transmission TypeManual
- Suspension TypeCoil Spring
- Max Road Speed26 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed13 km/h
- Operational Range (Road)161 km
- Fording Depth1 m
◆Dimensions5MOD.5
- Length (Hull)5.6 m
- Length (Overall, Gun Forward)5.6 m
- Width2.54 m
- Height2.64 m
- Ground Clearance0.4 m
▤Electronics & Optics8MOD.8
⬢Amphibious & Special3MOD.3
▲Production & Service4MOD.4
- Total Production Units175
- Years in Production2 year
- Current Service StatusRetired
- Notable Variants Count1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1938Sale: United Kingdom (75 units)
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1940Production started
86
years in service
0
years in production
175
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Cruiser Mk IISALES2records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 |  United Kingdom | 75 | — | — |
| 1938 | United Kingdom | 75 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
TANKS RANKING Tanks · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theTankscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Coil spring: a helical metal spring used in vehicle suspension to absorb shocks and maintain wheel contact, compressing under load.
A fast, lightly armored tank for rapid exploitation and reconnaissance.
Manual: a tank transmission in which the driver selects gear changes manually, typically using a clutch pedal and gear lever to engage gears.
A fire control system relying on optical sights and manual input for aiming and range estimation without computer assistance.
A refined product derived from crude oil, used as a fuel for internal combustion engines. A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons.
A rifled gun has spiral grooves cut into its barrel.
Armour made from steel plates joined by rivets.
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