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Build date: 1905–1909, 1912 ... 2221 Class or County Tank was a class of 4-4-2T steam locomotive, ... superheaters and top feed were fitted from new. Later in life ...
Heuschrecke 10, Krupp's design for a new self-propelled artillery gun; VK 3001 (P) - medium tank; paper project; VK 3002(DB) - prototype medium tank; one built; VK 4501 (P) - Porsche Tiger tank; 100 hulls built, 90 converted to Ferdinands, one Tiger (P) built, 3 Bergepanzer Tiger (p) and 3 Rammtigers built. Dicker Max, two prototypes built
Tank models were developed before and during World War II according to different philosophies, with different combinations of armour, mobility, and armament. Each major nation developed its own doctrine of tank use, and therefore different tank models to suit. New doctrines explored the role of the tank as a fast-striking unit.
The new gun was intended to counter new Soviet tank developments, especially since the next generation of Soviet main battle tanks were rumoured to be armed with a 135 mm (5.3 in) or 152 mm (6.0 in) cannon. The new 140 mm (5.5 in) cannon was part of a modernisation programme for the Leopard 2 known as the KWS III. [259] [unreliable source?
South Korean developers invited experts from around the world, including Sven Berge (Stridsvagn 103), Philip Lett , Israel Tal , Hayashi Iwao , and Richard Ogorkiewicz (European tanks) for a 40-hour seminar to help guide the concepts of the new tank development. Per prior agreement, all the presentations were recorded, and used for guiding ...
Early US Armor: Tanks 1916–40. New Vanguard. London: Osprey Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781472818096. Zaloga, Steven J. (2011). French Tanks of World War I. New Vanguard. London: Osprey Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781780962139. Zaloga, Steven J. (2014). French Tanks of World War II (1): Infantry and Battle Tanks. New Vanguard 209.
The Tianma-2 is said to be a upgraded version of the Cheonma-2 tank featuring a new active protection system similar to the Chinese GL-6 active protection system used on upgraded ZTZ99a tanks. [23] [24] The Tianma-2 featured new modular composite blocks on the turret. Other features included a left positioned driver seat instead of a centered ...
Sometimes described as a prototype of modern tanks, Leonardo's armored vehicle represented a conical cover inspired by a turtle's shell. The covering was to be made of wood and reinforced with metal plates. Slanting angles would deflect enemy fire, similar to sloped armour today. The machine was powered by two large cranks operated internally ...