Cromwell Mk I (Cruiser Tank Mk VIII)*
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Based on the Cruiser tank Mk VII (Cavalier), of*
which only a few prototypes were built, early*
models of this series with a V-12 Liberty*
engine were termed 'Centaur'. However*
with the more powerful Meteor (Modified*
Merlin) engine, these became the Cromwell.*
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The initial batch of Centaurs were mainly*
converted to AA and ARV tanks.*
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This is the early version, with its 6 pounder*
gun, a reasonable tank for its day, especially*
when APDS ammunition became available.*
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this is the initial version without APDS*