Friday, September 30, 2016

Object 704 Self Propelled Artillery

The Object 704 (ISU-152 mod 1945) was a Soviet prototype self propelled artillery vehicle. It did not enter service.

Sentinel AC1 Cruiser Tank

The Sentinel AC1 was an Australian cruiser tank created for combat in North Africa. The tanks were only used for training after M4s became widely available and did not enter service.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

T-44-122 Medium Tank

The T-44-122 (T-44 3rd prototype) was a Soviet medium tank related to the T-44-85.

T-44-85 Medium Tank

The T-44-85 (T-44 1st prototype) was a Soviet medium tank that led to the development of the T-44A and T-44-100 tanks. Two other prototypes tested with it, one had a thinner turret diameter and the other had the 122 mm D-25-44 gun.

T55 Tank Destroyer

The T55 was a wheeled US tank destroyer conceived in 1941. The only variant was the T55E1.

AEC I Deacon Gun Carrier

The Deacon was a British vehicle mounting a 6-Pounder on an AEC truck to provide a tank destroyer in Africa.

Cruiser VIII Centaur A27L Cruiser Tank

The Cruiser VIII Centaur (also known as Cromwell II) was a British cruiser tank in World War II. Centaur IVs would be used in the D-Day landings. There were 4 main variants and other vehicles based off the Centaur. The Centaur I had 35.56 centimeter (14 inch) wide tracks while the Centaur II had 38.1 centimeter (15 inch) tracks.

Monday, September 26, 2016

A11 Matilda I Infantry Tank

The Matilda I was an infantry tank designed to give infantry support at a cheap cost. A11E1 was the first prototype.

Infanterie Panzerkampfwagen Mk II 748(e) 5cm Gun Carrier

The Infanterie Panzerkampfwagen Mk II 748(e) 5cm was a conversion of the Infanterie Panzerkampfwagen Mk II 748(e) into a gun carrier. The vehicle was used as a training vehicle.

Friday, September 23, 2016

A33 Commodore Heavy Tank

The A33 Commodore was a heavy tank design to replace the Churchill infantry tank. The tank did not enter service because Churchill tanks were improved.

SU-12 Self Propelled Artillery

The SU-12 was the prototype designation for the SU-76 mounting a 76 mm gun.

SU-15 Self Propelled Artillery

The SU-15 was an improved version of SU-76 (SU-12). It is often known as SU-76M.

SU-80 Self Propelled Artillery

The SU-80 (also know as SU-76D) was a competitor for the SU-76M (SU-15) and often compared to the Jagdpanzer 38(t).

SU-26 Self Propelled Artillery

The SU-26 was a Soviet self propelled artillery vehicle. The tank was also known as SU-76P.

SU-76 Self Propelled Artillery

The SU-76 was a Soviet self propelled artillery vehicle mounting a 76 mm gun.

SU-76: The SU-76 was to a Soviet vehicle mounting a 76 mm gun on a modified T-70 chassis. It was also known as SU-12 for the prototypes.

SU-76BM: A vehicle mounting a 76 mm S-54 on a T-80 chassis.

SU-76D: The SU-76D (also know as SU-80) was a competitor for the SU-76M and often compared to the Jagdpanzer 38(t).

SU-76i: The SU-76i was a Soviet self propelled artillery vehicle built on the captured Panzer III chassis.  Some we captured by the Germans and designated Sturmgeschütz 76.

SU-76M: The SU-76M was an improved version of SU-76. It was also known as SU-15.

SU-76P: The SU-76P (also known as SU-26)

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Sturmgeschütz 76 Assault Tank

The Sturmgeschütz 76 was the German designation for the Soviet SU-76i. At least one vehicle was captured and used by the Germans.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

T-28 Medium Tank

The T-28 was a multi-turreted vehicle.  The vehicle was inspired by the A1E1 Independent medium tank. The T-35 was a heavy parallel design. The vehicle led to the T-29 tank and KV-1 and was replaced by the T-34.

Monday, September 19, 2016

T-34-57 Medium Tank

Anticipating more heavily armored vehicles a 57 mm gun was mounted on the T-34. The vehicle was ultimately replaced by the T-34-85

A-34 Medium Tank

The A-34, also known as pre-series T-34, was a Soviet medium tank beginning the T-34 legacy. The vehicle was very similar to the model 1940 T-34.

T-45 Light Tank

The T-45 was a stop gap solution between the T-60 and the T-70 light tanks. The tank used wither the ZiS-5 or ZiS-16 (known as ZiS-60 for tanks) engines. The tank had 7-8 rounds per minute if still and 3 rounds per minute while moving.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Mark I Heavy Tank

The Mark I was the first operational tank used in combat. There were two types of Mark I, male and female. The male version carried 5-Pounder guns while the female version carried machine guns for anti infantry. The tank received nicknames such a "Big Willie" and the prototype named "Mother".

Thursday, September 15, 2016

VK 45.01 (P) Tiger (P) Heavy Tank

The Tiger (P) was a Porsche design for the Tiger tank. The Henschel Tiger was chosen for production and the Tiger (P) chassis was used for the Ferdinand/Elefant. A Škoda turret for the vehicle was also developed.

VK 45.02 (P) Heavy Tank

The VK 45.02 (P) (Also known as Typ 180) was a German heavy tank project. It came after the Tiger (P) and featured sloped armor. There were multiple variants as the Typ 180A, Typ 180B, Typ 181A, Typ 181B, Typ 181C.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Type 99 Self Propelled Artillery

The Type 99 is a Japanese self propelled artillery vehicle  intended to replace the Type 75. The vehicle had a rate of fire of 6 rounds per minute.

Type 75 Self Propelled Artillery

The Type 75 was a Japanese self propelled artillery vehicle. The gun could reach a rate of fire of 6 rounds per minute. The vehicle is gradually being replaced by the Type 99.

TSD-152 Self Propelled Artillery

The TSD-152 was essentially an ISU-152 in Czechoslovakian service.

Monday, September 12, 2016

Spähpanzer Kette Light Tank

The Spähpanzer Kette was a German light tank that was supposed to replace the M41 light tanks. The vehicle was cancelled after the creation of the Leopard 1.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

T1 Heavy Tank

The T1 was an American heavy tank project that led to the M6.  The vehicle did not enter service.

M6 Heavy Tank

The M6 was an American heavy tank developed from the T1. The vehicle did not enter combat service. An M6 (M6A2E1) upgraded with a T29 project turret was used as a test vehicle for the T29 project but did not enter service itself because it was deemed impractical for war in Europe.

Friday, September 9, 2016

M47 Patton Medium Tank

The M47 Patton was a replacement for the M46 Patton. There were multiple variants including the M47M and M47E improvement variants for foreign operators. Many tanks serviced in NATO countries. The vehicle used the T42 turret.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Toldi III Light Tank

The Toldi III was a Hungarian light tank with an improved gun and improved armor. The vehicle most likely never entered service.

Toldi II Light Tank

The Toldi II was a Hungarian light tank based off of the L-60. The vehicle was produced using local parts. An improved variant also entered service.

Toldi I Light Tank

The Toldi I (38M Toldi) was a Hungarian light tank based off of the L-60. The vehicle had various guns proposed but most of them were too complicated to mount leading to a 20 mm AT rifle.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Stridsvagn m/40 Light Tank

The Stridsvagn m/40 was a Swedish light tank improved upon the Stridsvagn m/39. The tank serviced with the Swedish army. There were two variants: the m/40L and the m/40K (Landsverk and Karlsverk respectively). 180 were made in total.

Stridsvagn m/39 Light Tank

The Stridsvagn m/39 was an improvement to the Sridsvagn m/38. The vehicle had applied armor to increase its strength. It also had a modified turret.

Stridsvagn m/38 Light Tank

The Stridsvagn m/38 was a Swedish light tank based on the Landsverk L-60. The vehicle served with the Swedish army but did not have many exports.

Stridsvagn 74 Medium Tank

The Sridsvagn 74 was a Swedish medium tank built after the Stridsvagn m/42. The vehicle had three turrets: A conventional A.1 turret, an oscillating A.2 turret, and a more complex A.3 turret.

Friday, September 2, 2016

Indien-Panzer Medium Tank

The Indien-Panzer was a German tank built for India but the project did not follow through due to India being unable to manufacture the vehicle effectively.

Panzer 58 Main Battle Tank

The Panzer 58 was a Swiss main battle tank. The vehicle led to the improved Panzer 61.

Panzer 61 Main Battle Tank

The Panzer 61 was a Swiss main battle tank. The vehicle was improved compared to the Panzer 58 and a modified Panzer 61 hull was used for a Panzer 68 prototype.

Panzer 68 Main Battle Tank

The Panzer 68 was a Swiss main battle tank developed from Mk I to IV. The vehicle originally had many faults causing a scandal and forcing Rudolf Gnägi to resign. Variants include the Panzer 68/75 with a larger turret and the modernized Panzer 68/88 with the "Grosser Turm" turret which was larger.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Hummel-Wespe Self Propelled Artillery

The Hummel-Wespe was a German self propelled artillery vehicle. It was based on the
Geschützwagen III/IV chassis. The vehicle used the Wespe's armament: 105 mm sFH 18/1 L/28.

Hummel Self Propelled Artillery

The Hummel was a German self propelled artillery vehicle. It was based on the
Geschützwagen III/IV chassis. The Hummel-Wespe was a Hummel with the 105 mm sFH 18/1 L/28.