Behind the Wheel of the M41 Bulldog: From Cold War Design to the Driver’s Seat скачать в хорошем качестве

Behind the Wheel of the M41 Bulldog: From Cold War Design to the Driver’s Seat

The M41 Walker Bulldog was America’s first Cold War light tank—fast, agile, and armed with a powerful 76mm gun. In this video, we take it for a drive around the National Museum of Military Vehicles. Designed after World War II to counter Soviet armor, the M41 was meant to be light, quick, and air-deployable, but it turned out heavier and thirstier than planned. Even so, it became one of the most widely used tanks of the Cold War. We’ll explore: • Why the U.S. Army built the M41 after WWII and how it replaced the M24 Chaffee • Development, production, and naming: Cadillac-built, 1951–1954 • Combat history: Bay of Pigs, Vietnam War, and service with 20+ nations • Detailed walk-around: armor, suspension, turret, crew positions, engine, and controls • Inside look: commander, gunner, loader, and driver stations • Test drive around the museum to see what it’s like to operate an M41 Bulldog • Legacy vehicles: M42 Duster, M44 Howitzer, and M75 APC Simple, powerful, and still roaring to life 70 years later, the M41 Walker Bulldog remains one of the most iconic light tanks ever built. Video Chapters: 0:00 - M41 Walker Bulldog intro: Cold War light tank, 76mm, 45 mph 1:46 - Production & service: Cadillac build, global operators, Bay of Pigs, Vietnam 3:37 - Exterior tour: muzzle brake, armor specs, tracks & torsion-bar suspension 8:37 - Powerpack: Continental AOS-895 (500 hp), CD-500 transmission, range limits 22:32 - Driving demo: start-up, low/high shift, steering bar, turning radius & handling Learn more: Website: https://nmmv.org Our Store: https://nmmv.square.site/s/shop Instagram:   / nmmv.usa   Facebook:   / nmmvwy   Content ID: PY0GIOQUXPY30RKZ