Covenanter Bridgelayer Tank

Covenanter Bridgelayer -
Covenanter hull fitted with a bridge 34 ft long and 9 ft 6 inches wide which could cover a gap 30 ft wide,
capable of carrying 24 tons. In 1944 an improved bridge was developed with 30 tons capacity.

Covenanter Tank
Cruiser tank
Origin United Kingdom

In service 1940-1943

Designer LMS/Nuffield (turret)
Manufacturer LMS, English Electric Leyland Motors
Number built 1,771

Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Armour 7–40 mm
Primary armament QF 2-pounder (40 mm)
Secondary armament 7.92 mm Besa machine gun (coaxial)

Suspension Christie

range 160 km
Speed 48 km/h