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The Cruiser Mk. III has 312 hit points , 14mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 48 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 312 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6.7 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 14 / 14 / 14 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Cruiser III can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 48 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.4:1. The Cruiser III has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 22.7% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 17.0% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF 2-pdr Mk. IX (III) | 2 | — | — | 2.3s | — |
| 40 mm Pom-Pom | 3 | — | — | 7.9s | — |
| QF 2-pdr Mk. IX (III) | 2 | — | — | 2.3s | — |
| 40 mm Pom-Pom | 3 | — | — | 7.9s | — |
How Cruiser III compares to its peers
There are 37 tier 3 light tanks in WoT, including the Cruiser III. Its 312 HP places it in the top 100% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 344). Frontal hull armor of 14mm ranks in the top 100% for the class (peer average: 31mm). Top forward speed of 48 km/h is faster than 50% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Cruiser III vs 10TP — tier 3 light tank from Poland
- Cruiser III vs A7E3 — tier 3 light tank from UK
- Cruiser III vs AMX 38 — tier 3 light tank from France
- Cruiser III vs BT-5 — tier 3 light tank from USSR
- See full tier 3 light tank tier list — all 37 vehicles ranked
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
The vehicle was developed on the basis of the M1931 Christie tanks, purchased by the British Army in 1936. The vehicle was intended to be a fast, lightly-armored breakthrough tank. The modified design was deemed successful and became the basis for other cruiser tanks. A total of 65 vehicles were built. They saw combat in France and North Africa in 1940–1941.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the Cruiser Mk. III in WoT?
The Cruiser Mk. III is a tier 3 light tank from UK.
Is the Cruiser III a premium tank?
No — the Cruiser Mk. III is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Cruiser III?
48 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Cruiser III have?
Hull armor: 14mm front, 14mm side, 14mm rear.