Gecko: A11 Matilda I (Type B) | Armorama™

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After the release of the A11 Matilda I (type A), Gecko Models are to release the second production variant of the A11 Matilda, identified as the “Type B”.

This is partial text from the full article (usually with photos) at https://armorama.com/news/gecko-a11-matilda-i-type-b
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OK, what makes this a Type B?

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Here is the overview of the A11 Matilda I production batches in a direct comparison table:

Production Phase Front Stowage Box Design Headlamp Position Additional Details
Early Production (A.11.E.1 Style) Low-slung, flat lids, unreinforced sides Boxed-in, positioned directly beside or behind the storage layout Based directly on the initial A11 prototype design
Mid-Production Features a distinctive, stamped “X” reinforcement on the sides Unchanged from early production layout Minor structural upgrade for external durability
Late Production Raised higher with a sloped profile matching the driver’s line Repositioned forward, sitting directly ahead of the new boxes Some units received field modifications like side-skirt track guards
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So there is no A or B.

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I think the main different is the armament, first 7.7 mm and then 12.7mm.