Cruiser Mk. II

Light Tank Tier 2 UK

Cruiser Mk. II is a tier 2 light tank from UK in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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Cruiser Mk. II stats at a glance

The Cruiser Mk. II has 288 hit points , 30mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)288
Weight7.8 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)30 / 22 / 12 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.4:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Cruiser II can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed40 km/h
Top reverse speed15 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.7:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)25.7%
Camo (moving)19.3%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
QF 2-pdr Mk. IX prototype 1 2.6s
40 mm Pom-Pom (II) 2 11.5s
QF 2-pdr Mk. IX prototype 1 2.6s
40 mm Pom-Pom (II) 2 11.0s

How Cruiser II compares to its peers

There are 37 tier 2 light tanks in WoT, including the Cruiser II. Its 288 HP places it in the top 28% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 266). Frontal hull armor of 30mm ranks in the top 33% for the class (peer average: 23mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 33% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

The A10 Cruiser Mk. II was a further development of the A9 modification designed by John Carden. The A10 had enhanced armor and no machinegun turrets. A prototype was built in July 1937 and adopted for service as a heavy cruiser tank. A total of 175 vehicles were ordered between 1938–1939, which were manufactured by September 1940. The vehicles saw combat in France (1940), Greece (1941) and North Africa (1941).

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Frequently asked

What tier is the Cruiser Mk. II in WoT?

The Cruiser Mk. II is a tier 2 light tank from UK.

Is the Cruiser II a premium tank?

No — the Cruiser Mk. II is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the Cruiser II?

40 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the Cruiser II have?

Hull armor: 30mm front, 22mm side, 12mm rear.