Comet Cruiser Tank

The British Comet was a late-war cruiser tank developed from the Cromwell line. Its seventy-seven-millimeter high-velocity gun improved anti-armor capability while retaining a relatively mobile vehicle. It entered combat in Europe near the end of the Second World War and continued in postwar service, bridging the transition from wartime cruiser tanks toward later British tank development.

The gun was designated 77mm HV even though its bore belonged to the British 17-pounder family; different ammunition arrangements made the weapons non-interchangeable. Comets reached the 11th Armoured Division and fought in Germany during the final European campaign. A new turret and improvements to the Cromwell-derived vehicle provided a better gun platform without creating an extremely heavy tank. Postwar use continued in Britain and abroad as the Centurion increasingly became the principal British battle tank.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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