Black Prince (tank)
| Black Prince (tank) | |
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Prototype of the Black Prince |
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| General properties | |
| crew | 5 (commander, driver, radio operator, gunner, loader) |
| length | 8.81 m |
| width | 3,442 m |
| height | 2.7 m |
| Dimensions | 51 t |
| Armor and armament | |
| Armor | Tub: 0–160 mm, tower: 0–240 mm |
| Main armament | OQF 17-pdr Gun Mk. Vll |
| agility | |
| drive | Bedford Twin-six 260 kW (PS) |
| Top speed | 16.9 km / h |
| Power / weight | 5.1 hp / t |
| Range | 160 km |
The Black Prince was developed from 1943 to 1945 based on the Churchill tank . It had a wider hull to accommodate the revised 17-pounder turret. Six prototypes of the Black Prince were built between 1944 and 1945. A handful of vehicles were tested but never used.
Web links
Commons : Black Prince - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
