T69 Prototype Medium Tank Walkaround in HD скачать в хорошем качестве

T69 Prototype Medium Tank Walkaround in HD

Design of the T69 began in the early 1950's, with a need for new tanks as the M4 Sherman approached obsolescence and the M46 Patton, while still capable, lagged behind design and technology at the time. What eventually became the T69 started with the hull of an earlier prototype medium tank, the T42, and an oscillating turret designed by Rheem Manufacturing in 1951. By 1955, the first 'T69' was produced and though found too problematic in trials to put into full production, was a valuable study and the basis for further tank models of like design. With an overall weight of 38 tons, the T69 was built to be manned by a crew of 4 and was powered by a 6-cyl Continental 895-3 supercharged gasoline engine. With a top speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) on the road, it was carried by ten dual roadwheels suspended with individual torsion bars and is rear-sprocket driven. Armed with a fearsome 90mm T178 tank gun designed to fire up to 33 rounds/min, if loaded with a single ammunition type. It was also designed to carry a .50 cal Browning Machine Gun and a .30 cal Browning coaxial machine gun. The armor thickness ranges from 1-4 inches and the complex angles on the cast turret to deflect incoming rounds and missiles can be seen here. The hull is compounded of two separate halves, with the rear section made of steel armor plate and housing the engine. The forward section is made homogenous cast steel and houses the compartments for driving and combat. This vehicle survives today and is stored at the National Armor and Cavalry Museum at Ft. Benning, GA. Support historical armored vehicle restoration and archive preservation here: www.armorcavalryheritagefoundation.org