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Cruiser Mk IV
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CruiserMkIV

Tanks · United Kingdom · 1940
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CruiserMkIV

Cruiser Mk IV
Cruiser Mk IV Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Protection
20
Mobility
50
Technology
30
Reliability
60
Crew Survivability
30
Operational Range
40
Logistics
50
Historical Performance
50
Strategic Impact
30
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryTanks
EraWorld War II
In service1940–1941
Operators1 countries
Quantity955
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
38
Tanks MASS Rating
52/140
World War II
285/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Protection
20
Mobility
50
Technology
30
Reliability
60
Crew Survivability
30
Operational Range
40
Logistics
50
Historical Performance
50
Strategic Impact
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Cruiser Mk IV
Category
Production
1940–1941
Quantity
955
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · WORLD WAR II
52
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
38
tanks category
ⓘ 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 Weight15 t
  • Crew Size4
  • Service Entry Year1940
◈Firepower8MOD.8
▣Protection5MOD.5
◇Mobility6MOD.6
  • Engine Power340 hp
  • Fuel TypePetrol
  • Suspension TypeChristie
  • Max Road Speed48 km/h
  • Max Off-Road Speed22 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)145 km
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (Hull)6.02 m
  • Width2.54 m
  • Height2.59 m
▲Production & Service3MOD.3
  • Total Production Units955
  • Years in Production3 year
  • Current Service StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1940Production started
  3. 1941Production ended
86
years in service
1
years in production
955
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Christie suspension is a tank suspension system using large, independently sprung road wheels with coil springs and a hydraulic shock absorber, allowing high speeds and long travel.
A fast, lightly armored tank for rapid exploitation and reconnaissance.
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.
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