Matilda II (official designation: Tank, Infantry, Mk. II, A12) was a British infantry tank of the Second World War, designed primarily to provide direct support for advancing infantry units. Unlike the faster cruiser tanks, its design prioritized crew protection and the ability to break through fortified enemy positions. With armour reaching a maximum thickness of 78 mm, the Matilda II was among the most heavily armoured tanks of the early war years.
The Matilda II featured a distinctive suspension system protected by substantial armoured side skirts, a cast turret, and an unusual powertrain consisting of two six-cylinder diesel engines. Variants equipped with Leyland engines used a twin-engine configuration, transmitting power through a Wilson epicyclic preselector gearbox. Its primary armament was the quick-firing 40 mm Ordnance, Q.F. 2-pr., Mk. IX gun, supplemented by a coaxial 7.92 mm Besa machine gun.
This DLC includes one vehicle:
Matilda II (A12) Infantry Tank.
New engine:
Leyland E149.
New transmission:
Six-speed Wilson epicyclic preselector gearbox.
New tank gun:
40 mm Ordnance, Q.F. 2-pr., Mk. IX.
