British - A9 Cruiser Mk1

The British A9 Cruiser Mk I was one of the first cruiser tanks developed for the British Army in the late 1930s, intended to support fast-moving operations by exploiting gaps in enemy lines. Designed with speed in mind, it was powered by a AEC 6-cylinder petrol engine, giving it a top speed of around 25 mph (40 km/h). The A9 was armed with a 2-pounder (40mm) main gun, capable of engaging early-war tanks, and three machine guns, including two mounted in small side turrets—a feature soon considered outdated. Armor was relatively thin, with a maximum of 14mm, offering limited protection but keeping the tank light and mobile.

The A9 saw combat early in World War II, including the Battle of France (1940) and the North African Campaign. In France, it struggled with mechanical issues and vulnerability to German anti-tank weapons, but in North Africa, it was somewhat more effective due to its mobility and the lighter opposition initially encountered. However, its thin armor and complex design made it difficult to maintain, and it was quickly outclassed by newer German tanks and anti-tank guns. By 1941, the A9 was being phased out in favor of more capable cruiser tanks like the Crusader and Cromwell, but it played an important role in the development of British armored doctrine in the early stages of the war.

This is a multi part model complete turret and body with attached tracks with non moving mini turrets.

Printed by Imperator Models on license from Wargames 3D