Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Heaviest of all

This huge five-turreted tank built in 1933–38 was the heaviest inter-war AFV.
Three guns (one 76 mm and two 45 mm), 5 or 6 0.3 in MGs.
Despite thin armour (11-30 mm) the beast weighed 45 tons.
It was powered by 12-cylinder 500 HP petrol engine and developed speed up to 30 km/h.
About 60 were built, none survived.

Picture © Battlefield.ru

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