Tank ID

Hanno Spoelstra · #1 14-01-12, 21:39

Who can ID this tank? (source: http://www.cubra.nl/gerarddecroon/06.htm)

I have an idea, but I'm not sure.

Thanks,
Hanno

maple_leaf_eh · #2 14-01-12, 22:32

Too wide for a Universal Carrier, and no turret. Front hatch is wrong for a Valentine. Too many other problems for a Comet/Cromwell.

Ryan · #3 14-01-12, 23:12

What's your hunch Hanno, it's got me stumped?
I've looked through pics of A10 cruisers, Archer SP guns and more. Nothing matches up though.

Richard Coutts-Smith · #4 14-01-12, 23:27

Do we have a country of origin Hanno?
Rich.

Ed Storey · #5 15-01-12, 03:24

The tracks are the key as is the front mounting bracket for the track guards.

There is something not right about the location of person that is sitting low in the front hull.

Perhaps a Cromwell? I doubt it is not a Covenator or a Crusader.

Ed Storey · #6 15-01-12, 03:25

Given it some additional thought, due to the angled turret, more likely a Crusader.

Alex Blair (RIP) · #7 15-01-12, 03:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Who can ID this tank? (source: http://www.cubra.nl/gerarddecroon/06.htm)

I have an idea, but I'm not sure.

Thanks,
Hanno

Hanno..It may be a Marmon Harrington or Vickers but one of those used in The Dutch East Indies..
Maybe the tracks are the give away..Very unusual but I have seen them on other Dutch tanks..

matthewq4b · #8 15-01-12, 04:51

Looks to be a self propelled gun. And not a tank. Least not when the pic was taken.

Matthew

tankbarrell · #9 15-01-12, 09:00

It's an Archer. The hatch that the guy on the left is looking out of is a gearbox cover, both of which are open and can be seen in the upright position. Presumeably, it's a gutted hull.

Jack Innes · #10 15-01-12, 14:23

Not that it identifies the vehicle but here is the translated (sort of) article. It does give the time period & explains the situation of the fellows in the picture.

http://www.microsofttranslator.com/B...croon%2F06.htm

Jack

Ed Storey · #11 15-01-12, 18:02

If it is an Archer and this is the rear end, then were is the 17-Pdr Barrel? Also what is the item protruding from the middle?

The tracks do not look like Archer tracks.

Alex Blair (RIP) · #12 15-01-12, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by tankbarrell

It's an Archer. The hatch that the guy on the left is looking out of is a gearbox cover, both of which are open and can be seen in the upright position. Presumeably, it's a gutted hull.

Adrian...
Knowing all things tankie,as you do ..I am hesitant to offer a suggestion ,rather than a Valentine Archer(17 Pounder installed ..it is a Valentine with a 6 pounder..),at least ..as you say stripped out hull..

tankbarrell · #13 15-01-12, 18:20

It's clearly an Archer, you can see a muzzle of some sort though it's either not a 17 pr or it's been cut short. It's not long enough to be just minus its muzzle brake and no other gun would fit very well though it could be anything stuck in for a static.

The tracks look fine to me.