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articulated Tanks

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raafif:
that's right, Tanks with two joined hulls -- there was the XM-800 Twister (wheeled) and a swedish tank.

Here's a model from Cromwell of a 1946 US concept .....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-72nd-cromwell-models-articulated-tank-/120967524681?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&hash=item1c2a39f149&clk_rvr_id=375429382505

ysi_maniac:
WOW ::)

abtex:
Would never have thought of 5th wheeling a tank. :o
But have to wonder what other countries' designs might look like. ???

raafif:
Here's the Swedish UDES-20 ....

AGRA:
The winner of the US Armor Association 1962 tank design competition:



While articulated tracked vehicles are now strongly associated with Sweden the irony is they brought the technology for their line of oversnow vehicles from the Canadians in the 1960s (Canadair RAT).

Though if anyone wants heavy duty articulated check out the Vitaz DT-30!



http://www.unusuallocomotion.com/

Is a great webpage for everything from tracked motorbikes to walking trucks. Great ideas of Whiffing.

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