The Comet tank or Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of the Second World War, during the Western Allied invasion of Germany. The Comet was developed from the earlier Cromwell tank with a lower profile, partly-cast turret which mounted the new 77 mm HV gun.

Sep 29, 2016 · It was called the A.34 Cruiser Tank Comet Mark I Type A. The British A.34 Cruiser Tank Comet Mk.I Type A was used in North West Europe during 1945. This is the 3rd Comet to come off the production line – Photo: IWM MH4107. Design work started in May 1943.

Jan 22, 2019 · The officially named ‘ Tank, Cruiser, A.34, Comet I ‘, is widely regarded as the finest tank produced in Britain to see combat in the Second World War. Carrying the 77mm HV (High Velocity) main gun in, basically, an improved Cromwell (A.24) chassis, the tank combined mobility with firepower. The design though was not without its flaws.

Sep 15, 2020 · The Comet (or the Comet I A34) was a British tank introduced towards the end of the Second World War, which took part in the invasion of Germany. It is regarded as one of the best British tanks of the war, continuing in service until the 1950s and it played a key role in the development of the later Centurion tank[1].

The Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of World War II. It was designed to provide greater anti-tank capability to Cromwell tank squadrons. It was armed with the 77mm HV which was effective against late war German tanks and a superior weapon...

Mar 23, 2019 · The Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34) was a Lucian cruiser tank that first saw use during the Second Europan War. It was designed to provide greater anti-tank capability to Cromwell tank squadrons.

Comet. The Comet tank or Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that first saw use near the end of WWII during the Invasion of Germany. It was developed from the earlier Cromwell tank and mounted the new 17 pdr High Velocity (HV) (3 inch; 76.2 mm – sometimes referred to as “77 mm”) gun, in a lower profile, partly-cast turret.

Feb 6, 2013 · With its good combination of maneuverability, armor and firepower, it was the first British contender to the German Pz Kpfw Panther, and a serious threat to the Pz Kpfw Tiger. A total of 1186 Comets were produced by the end of the war.

The Cruiser Tank Comet (A34) was probably the best British tank of the Second World War and was a reliable cruiser tank armed with a high velocity 77mm gun.

The A34 Cruiser Tank Comet was a British tank that saw service during World War II and the Korean War. It was designed to replace the earlier Cromwell tank, which had proven inadequate in its role as a cruiser tank.