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Caterpillar tracks consist of heavy steel wheels and treads that are comprised of heavy steel plates. These materials are far more resilient to grenade shrapnel and machine gun fire than wheel rims and rubber tires. Even if you were to fill the tires with that heavy foam they use in forklifts the tracks are still more durable than tires.
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The large surface area of the coninuous track spreads the considerable weight of the tank more efficiently rubber tyres. This enabes "continuous tracked" vehicle to move across soft ground with less likelihood of becoming stuck due to sinking. The prominent treads of the metal plates are both hard-wearing and damage resistant, comparisoned to rubber tyres. The treads of the tracks provide good traction in soft surfaces but can damage paved/tarmacadum surfaces, so some tracks can have rubber pads installed for use on these surfaces.
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What name is given to the tracks on which tanks and bulldozers run?
Caterpillar tracks.
Why do tanks have caterpillar tracks?
The battle tanks have caterpillar tracks instead of tires because the tires cannot manage the weight of the tanks.When area increases pressure decreases .So when caterpillar tracks are used the pressure decreases and the battle tanks can move easily.
Why army tanks run on tracks?
The weight of the tank is distributed over a large area, exerting less pressure on the ground. Hence, the army tanks run on tracks.
How did WW1 tanks get over trenches?
because the trench was thin and the tracks on the tanks were long the tanks simply rolled over them
What is the reason battle tanks have caterpillar tracks instead of tyres?
Battle tanks use tracks to spread their weight on soft ground. Tanks weigh 40+ tons; If they used wheels they would often get stuck. It's the same reason earth moving equipment (bulldozers) use tracks.
Why military tanks have more tires?
Tanks don't use tyres - they use steel caterpillar tracks.
How long do RC tanks with rubber tracks and made of plastic last?
2.5777 years
Who built the tracks for the tank?
Tracks on tanks showed up in ww1 to allow them to cross trenches without getting stuck, America was the first to deploy them.
What is the name for a Light orange fuzzy caterpillar?
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Why are caterpillar tracks used in battle tanks instead of tires?
Battle tanks use caterpillar tracks to spread their heavy weight on soft ground. this prevents the sinking of land under the weight of the tank . ( as more the surface area less the pressure .)
Who eats a catterpillar?
grasshoper
Why war tanks move on caterpillar tracks which are broad and chain like and cover wheel?
Weight distribution. Tracks - caterpillar and band tracks both - spread the weight over a much broader area, reducing ground pressure. Were they on tires, tanks would have much greater ground pressure, and would be much more prone to sinking into the ground.
