Coventry armoured car

[CaID 8,996]

 

This Suggestion is in support of the Armored Cars research line project

 

I would like to introduce you the potential successor of the Humber AC in the British army. the Coventry Armored Car

 

the Coventry AC was meant to be an more advenced sucessor of the Daimler and the Humber armored car who was widely use in the British army. The Coventry AC was a combined effort between Daimler and the Rootes group to produce a standard armoured car design. The Coventry AC was an advanced design and featured a similar layout to the more compact Daimler, but with a more conventional suspension and drive system. It included duplicate driving controls to allow rapid disengagement in combat.

Deliveries of the Coventry Mk 1, from the Humber assembly line, began in June 1944 and 63 vehicles had been produced by the end of the year. It was decided, in 1943, that production of the Daimler would be continued instead of the Coventry armoured car replacing it. As a result, the order for the 2-pounder Coventry was reduced to 300 which would be sent to India. The 75 mm armed Mark II did not enter production. The first batch was apparently meant to be sent to India, but a few were deployed by the British Army in 1945, operating in Germany in the last days of the war. They saw very little or no action at all. Their deficiencies were well known and the type was quickly demobilized after only a few post-war years of service.

 

The specification

Manufacturer	Rootes Group
No. built	220
Specifications
Weight	10.35 tonnes (11.41 short tons; 10.19 long tons)
Length	4.71 m (15 ft 5 in)
Width	2.64 m (8 ft 8 in)
Height	2.35 m (7 ft 9 in)
Crew	Mk I: 4, Mk II: 3
Armour	up to 14 mm (0.55 in)
Main armament	Mk I: 2 pounder QF Mk II: 75 mm QF
Secondary armament	1 BESA machine gun (coaxial)
Engine	Hercules RXLD 6-cylinder petrol engine 175 hp (130 kW)
Power/weight	16.9 hp/tonne
Suspension	Wheeled 4 × 4
Operational range	400 km (250 mi)
Speed	68 km/h (42 mph)

 

Source

http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/UK/coventry-armoured-car.php

http://www.warwheels.net/Coventry1INDEX.html

http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=478

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coventry_armoured_car

 

Other British Armored cars included in the Armored Cars research line project

Guy Mk.I

Guy Mk.Ia

Humber AC MK.I

Humber AC MK.II

Humber AC MK.IV

Daimler AC Mk.I

Daimler AC Mk.II (added to Up-date 1.71)

Daimler AC Mk.I CS

T17E1 Stanghound Mk.I

Coventry Armored car Mk.I

Coventry Armored car Mk.II

T17E1 Stanghound Mk.II

T17E1 Stanghound Mk.III (57)

T17E1 Stanghound Mk.III (75)

T17E3

T17E1 Tulip 4

T17E1 Tulip 8

AEC AC Mk.I

AEC AC Mk.II

AEC AC Mk.III

FV601C Saladin

FV601a

FV721 Fox

Fox 25

Fox 76

Saladin 90

Furret Mk.II/VI

Furret Mk.V

Saladin Swinfire

Fox Milan

 

 

Edited May 19, 2018 by CaID

[blakeob 8,086]

Open for discussion. 

[Mercedes4321 4,695]

First off, here is an image of the Mk 2

Secondly, can I get an option in the poll for it in the main tree?

[CaID 8,996]

11 minutes ago, Mercedes4321 said:

First off, here is an image of the Mk 2

Secondly, can I get an option in the poll for it in the main tree?

it was never produced, it was a prototype, i think it have no place in the main tree.

Edited April 14, 2017 by CaID

[Mercedes4321 4,695]

1 minute ago, CaID said:

it was never produced, it was a prototype, i think it have no place in the main tree.

Hasn't stopped vehicles before. You should at least have it as an option. Pigeonholing people into one position skews your poll, inevitably invalidating it.

[CaID 8,996]

23 minutes ago, Mercedes4321 said:

Hasn't stopped vehicles before. You should at least have it as an option. Pigeonholing people into one position skews your poll, inevitably invalidating it.

 

i dont think it should be in the research line but nonless i add the option in the poll. i put it at the very end just to not erase the previous vote.

[Hannibal_Barcia 105]

Coventry armored car

Service history: 

In 1942, there were already at least a dozen armored types in service with the British Army on all fronts. The Daimler and the Humber , in particular, were already massively produced. The General Staff had plans, just like for tanks, for a universal design that could fulfill all duties, simplify training, maintenance and lowering costs. A convergence of interests and technological sharings led to the Rootes Group and Daimler producing a crossover of their own designs. This design evolved into a mature 4×4 design ready for production in 1943. There were two main types envisioned, the standard reconnaissance type (Mark I) and the tank hunter/infantry support type (Mark II). The vehicle showed its limits soon after its introduction and production was curtailed to 220 vehicles out of a total order for 2600 shared by the two factories. The model was named after the Coventry plant in the Midlands, the only one to eventually manufacture the type.

 

The main armament of the Mark I comprised of the standard British 2-pounder (40 mm/1.57 in). In late 1943, the 2-pounder was less than desirable against German tanks but still adequate against most light vehicles. It was coupled with a coaxial BESA machine gun, fed with around 2,000 rounds. The turret, in this configuration, also accommodated the gunner, loader and commander. It had a 6 faced shape and was manually traversed. The turret also held the gunner and commander periscopes, a side projector, and two smoke dischargers which were mounted at the rear of the turret. The gun had a cast mantlet and was elevated manually this one done by the gunner using his shoulder, this was usual for 2-pdr mounts at that time.

 

The Mark II, however, also designated AFVW90, was given a much larger turret, which slightly resembled the one used on the AEC armoured car, armed with the QF 75 mm (2.95 in). due to the size of the gun  one less crew member could stay in the turret. Therefore, the gunner had to be assisted by the commander in loading the gun.

(http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/UK/coventry-armoured-car.php)

 

When the war ended it signaled the end for many in-development weapon systems and large purchase contracts. Then the Coventry fell into the latter category and managed limited service into the Cold War years, some sent to operate under British command in India. Other examples were sold off to the rebuilding French Army in the post-war decade and used in French colonial holdings thereafter. The French Army Coventry cars were pressed into action during the First Indochina War (1946-1954), setting the groundwork for the bloody Vietnam War (1955-1975) to follow.

(http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=478)

 

Specifications:

Mk1 specs 

Dimensions	4.71 x 2.64 x 2.35 m (14’5” x 8’8” x 7’9”)
Total weight, battle ready	10.5 tonnes (23,148 lbs)
Crew	4
Propulsion	Hercules RXLD 6-cyl. petrol 175 hp (130 kW)
Suspension	4×4 coil springs, all wheels-drive
Speed (road)	66 km/h (42 mph)
Range	400 km (250 mi)
Armament	2 pounder QF (40 mm/1.57 in) gun 7.92 mm (0.31 in) Coaxial BESA machine-gun
Armor	8 to 14 mm front (0.3-0.5 in)
Total production	220

Mk2 specs  Crew 3 Coventry armoured car Mk2 QF 75mm   Reference (http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/UK/coventry-armoured-car.php)+(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coventry_armoured_car)   Mk1     Mk2         Other possible references (http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=478)   Coventry armoured car Mk2 QF 75mm

 

Edited May 22, 2017 by SAUBER_KH7
Prefix.

[Results45 2,200]

Nice. 

[CaID 8,996]

already suggested

 

[SAUBER_KH7 3,326]

3 minutes ago, CaID said:

already suggested

 

Ah yes, It seems that did not make it to the Suggestions list. And therefore was missed. I will sort it out later.

 

Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

 

EDIT: The two topics have been merged. Sorry for any confusion.

Edited May 28, 2017 by SAUBER_KH7

[CaID 8,996]

7 minutes ago, SAUBER_KH7 said:

Ah yes, It seems that did not make it to the Suggestions list. And therefore was missed. I will sort it out later.

 

Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

 

EDIT: The two topics have been merged. Sorry for any confusion.

 

maybe do the same for the Daimler armored car.

 

it seem there is only of few of my suggestion that was already listed. maybe check the other too. i did like 20 different suggestion 2 months ago and only 3-4 was been listed in the archive.

 

i am still working to get a better archive to avoid those situation

Edited May 28, 2017 by CaID

[Max_Lightning 45]

Yes you get my support 

 

If you like flying boats check my suggestion : https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/364432-equip-flying-boatseaplane-with-tow-rope/

 

[onemax9000 1,243]

+1

[Milocat 4,857]

+1.  This looks like it would be a lot of fun.

[Matt_82 1,096]

The 75mm looks amazing. Definitely +1

[Jarms 1,558]

Would definitely be nice to see. The Coventry Mk. I could be a tech tree machine while the Mk. II could be a premium/gift machine.

 

As for where they’d go the Mk. I could be 1.7 and the Mk. II around 2.7. 

Edited July 22, 2020 by Jarms

[SneakySausage 786]

I think the coventry mk1 should be a premium. Fewish produced and I'm unsure about combat history.

the 75mm shouldnt come to game as just a prototype and we can add plenty of similar vehicles

 

They served with France to so perhaps a premium there to

Edited November 20, 2019 by SneakySausage

[Solarmod 1,204]

Britain NEEDS armored cars, everyone does. It's not unreasonable to ask for an update that only adds armored cars, is it? 

 

+1 either way, lol.

[Old__Gregg 1]

+1. More British armoured cars please.

[Jarms 1,558]

 

 

Found these images of the Coventry Mk. 2

Edited March 14, 2023 by Jarms