In the immediate postwar years, the Argentine Army acquired 130 Crusader tractor Mk.2 chassis, which were converted into SPGs.
There were 3 versions: one which mounted a Krupp 75mm L.30 75 mm cannon, one fitted with a Schneider 105 mm L.19,6 howitzer, and the 3rd. with a Bofors 75mm L.40 mod. 1935 cannon. They were designed by Colonel Bidone, a military engineer and an artillery man
Specifications
There were 3 versions: one which mounted a Krupp 75mm L.30 75 mm cannon, one fitted with a Schneider 105 mm L.19,6 howitzer, and the 3rd. with a Bofors 75mm L.40 mod. 1935 cannon. They were designed by Colonel Bidone, a military engineer and an artillery man
Specifications
Crew: | 5 (75mm version) 7 (105mm version) |
Weight: | 17.5 tons |
Engine: | Nuffield-Liberty V12-340hp |
Performance: | Road: 58km/h |
Range: | Road: 140km, 500 liters fuel capacity |
Length: | 6.7m |
Width: | ? |
Height: | 2.27m |
Armor | ? |
Armament: | ( 3 versions) 1) Schneider 10.5cm L.18, mod. 1928 howitzer. 2) Krupp 7,5cm L,30 Mod. 1909 3) Bofors 7,5cm L.40 Mod. 1935 All models carried an 3 Madsen Mod. 1926 7.65mm MG |