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Tanks (vehicle)
Military tanks is an tracked Armed Fighting Vehicle. These vehicles are usually used in front line combat, also, Tanks do have both offensive and defensive capabilities. All military tanks do have armor to protect the crew inside the tank.
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What tanks did new zealand use in World War 2?
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New Zealand soldiers contributed to many battles in WW2. Some of the most significant include:
-The Battle of Greece/Crete-battles in North Africa- and battles in Italy
just Google any of these to get further information
How many different types of tanks were used during World War 2?
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Naturally, it depends on what is mean by "types" of tanks.
If the question is referring to different models of tanks (similar to different models of cars, e.g. a Chevy Impala, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry, etc.), then, excluding specialty modifications (such as the amphibious modifications to certain M4 Shermans):
- The British fielded about 24 different tank models, excluding those made by the USA. However, the vast bulk of the British tank force consisted of about 4 models.
- The USA fielded about 7 different tank models, plus another 5 different tank destroyer models, which, from a design standpoint, should really be classified as tanks (unlike other countries' tank destroyers, which really were self-propelled artillery or assault guns). Once again, only about 4 models made up the bulk of production, with the M4 Sherman making up over 75% of all tanks produced.
- The USSR fielded about 18 different tank models, with the T-34 making up the majority of their tank production.
- The French had 10 different tank models, but saw virtually no action after the Fall of France in 1940.
- The Italians fielded about 8 models, but none in large quantities.
- The Japanese fielded about 15 tank models, plus another 4 different types of custom-design amphibious tanks. None were fielded in significant quantities.
- Germany fielded 7 different models of tanks, plus over 20 models of tank destroyers, assault guns, and self-propelled artillery, though all of the latter lacked a turrent and should not really be classified as tanks in any way.
Most countries in WW2 began the war with a large variety of tank models designed in the 20s and 30s, virtually all of which were obsolete. In practically all cases, no more than 5 or 6 new models (from each country) were designed during the war, and the vast majority of tank production for the entire war centered around no more than 6 different models across all countries.
If the question is asking about the category of tank design (i.e. purpose/mission that the tank was designed to fulfill), then WW2 produced a myriad of different tank missions:
For the Allied powers, pre-war tank doctrine dictated three major categories of tanks:
- Infantry-support: these were slower tanks, with heavy armor and powerful guns, intended to work in close-contact with infantry formations. In the British and French doctrine, these tanks (working in conjunction with special anti-armor artillery pieces) were intended to be the main anti-tank weapons. That is, enemy tanks were to be engaged by the Infantry-Support tank (as counterintuitive as that sounds)
- "Cruiser" tanks, which included most Light and Medium tanks, where speed was th primary factor, with light armor and medium-caliber guns. These tanks were intended to be the "breakout" tanks, which would charge through openings that the infantry and infantry tanks would punch in enemy lines. As such, they were NOT primarily intended to be used against other tanks.
- The tank destroyer, which was a particularly American ideology. These were medium tanks, build for very high speed and armed with a powerful gun, but with very little armor protection. Under American doctrine, the tank destroyer was the weapon to be used against enemy tanks, usually in a defensive roll.
In addition, the Allied forces produced a wide variety of add-ons and special mission conversions, numbering into the several dozen, including things such as amphibious kits, flamethrowers, mine-clearing, bridge-building, bulldozer, crane, and even rocket-launcher modifications.
As the war progressed, the Soviets were the first to discard this pre-war division, and focus on a more balanced design, combining mobility, good armor protection, and a powerful anti-tank gun. The outstanding medium T-34 and the solid heavy IS tanks were the result. The British eventually came around to this philosophy at the end of the war, producing the medium Cromwell and Comet which were good all-round designs. The Americans never did, however, instead pressing the M4 Sherman (a medium cruiser tank) into the utility roll, one which it was generally ill-suited for. Due to being knocked out early in the war, French tank designs never evolved.
German tank doctrine was different, generally delegating the infantry-support roll to the assault gun design, and assuming that tanks would be both mobile, and powerful enough to fight other tanks. While starting out with the generally weak Panzer I, II, and III models, the good Panzer IV was followed by the Tiger heavy tank, then the stellar Panther, followed by several increasingly ludicrous super-heavy designs (of which only the Tiger II saw any real action). Partially due to a change in war fortunes, German tank designs focused on producing increasingly powerful designs, intended to be able to beat any opponent in a 1-on-1 fight.
For both German and Allied designs, the light tank effectively disappeared after about 1942, as it was found extremely deficient in terms of protection (being vulnerable to even infantry-carried weapons) and not presenting enough firepower to be useful.
Frankly, neither the Italian nor Japanese tank forces developed effective tank doctrines, and neither really made much effort to develop new tank designs (or, for that matter, even manufacture many tanks).
Did the allies use captured German tanks in World War 2?
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I do not know of any example of this, but that ain't saying much..... German armour was perceived to be better than the British counterpart, I say perceived, but, for example in North Africa, the German advances tended to be quick in the extreme. Allied attacks throughout the war, in the west at least, tended to be much more measured. The Germans certainly used captured US equipment in the Battle of the Bulge, but then they were dressed as Americans ! Whether the Russians ever captured a Tiger or Panther I do not know.
Who made the first German Panzer Tank?
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The first German Panzer Tank was the Panzer I, various modes was made but most of them were produced by either the German:
- Henschel
- MAN SE
- Krupper
- Daimler-Benz
Reason for this was because the Panzer I was Hitlers first attempt to rebuilding the German Tanks since the war defeat of World War 1 and it took a while to build a model which was basic cost effective with maximum delivery.
It was only a Light Tank but it eventually opened a gate way of beautiful German Engineering of Tanks throughout the course of World War 2 such as the Panther, Tiger, King Tiger and would of been the Maus and E-100 and beyond.
Worlds most powerful tank?
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Currently it is the (Chinese) Type 99KM, with a 155mm cannon. In the time of World War II, it was the Tiger Tank I, with an 88mm gun.
AnswerTwo tanks vie for the title of Most Powerful Tank. One is the M1 Abrams. The other is the Type 99KM. The type 99KM has a 2100 horsepower engine, and a max speed of 80 Km/H, whereas the M1 Abrams with a 1500 horsepower engine, with a max speed of 60 Km/H. Only 200 Types 99KMs have been made. Only one is just 1.9 million US dollars. The Type 99KM has a JD-4-active laser defence system, a unique feature, using it to dazzle gunners. The full weight of the Type 99KM is a hefty weight of 75 Tons, with precision missiles and the barrel can also fire kinetic-energy-armor-piercing shells.What was the name of the first tank used in World War 1?
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WWI first tank was called? That is not a question. It isn't even a complete sentence. Therefore I cannot answer it.
What made tanks effective in World War 1?
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Tanks in World War 1 may have reduced Allied casualties. Germany built only a few tanks of poor quality, while Great Britain and France built thousands. Tanks were in their infancy and not properly used in World War 1. More British tanks were lost to breakdown than to enemy fire. They were captured by the Germans and used until they broke down and were recaptured, and then they were captured again. The French Renault Ft 17 was the best tank of the war, and it was also used by the US Army during and after the war, but in World War 1 the tank was not a decisive weapon, and the Allies would have won the war without it simply because they had more men and more materiel. Tanks were used in small wars in the 1920's and 30's, but they did not have a great effect until World War 2.
Did they use tanks in World war 2?
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Commencing in 1935 tanks that would be used in WWII consisted of primitive gasoline powered machinegun armed (.50 caliber for US tanks) and small cannon (20mm for German tanks (Pz I/II) 37mm for Japanese tanks (Type 95 light tank), and 45mm for Russian tanks (BT-5 tanks). Japanese tanks were the first to use diesel en mass for their machines however.
From 1939 onward those "primitive" tanks evolved into machines with coincidence range finders and high velocity 90mm cannons (main guns). But still, most of them still used dangerous gasoline to power them.
The war was finished in 1945 with (for the US) the M26 Pershing medium tank. A 50 ton tank mounted with a 90mm gun. This tank in general did not change all the way through the Vietnam War in 1975. The M26 Pershing evolved into the M46 Patton (Korean War tank), which evolved into the M47 Patton, which evolved into the M48 Patton (Vietnam War tank), which evolved into the M60 Main Battle Tank (MBT) which was officially designated as the M60 Combat Tank. The M60 was America's first 105mm gun tank. All of the Patton tanks were armed with 90mm main guns; with the exception of the M48A5 Patton which was upgunned to a 105mm (a cheap way to make M60 tanks).
The M60 MBT gave way to a whole new designed tank...the M1 Abrams. The M1 Abrams is a totally knew design, new gun, new engine, new armor, new computers. The difference between a Vietnam era M48 Patton and todays M1 Abrams is like comparing a WWII propeller driven fighter plane to todays F22 Raptor jet. Or comparing an old wood stocked bolt action military rifle to todays fully automatic composite aluminum assault rifles. No comprison, except that they're all either planes, rifles, or aircraft (or tanks).
During the Viet War era a NEW crewman could hop into a tank and crank em up. Todays highly computerized tanks require a "pilot's" check off list to get them started up; unless the crews have done it so much they can do it by heart. Todays tank are highly technical (they are computerized). WWII & Viet era tanks were simply steel engined powered war machines; like an old car...they couldn't park themselves, couldn't talk to you, couldn't show TV while you where driving, they could just "move, shoot, and communicate."
It could be said, that todays planes, ships, and tanks are computerized war machines; and other than spitting death and destruction like their predecessors, as well as having an exterior resemblance to them, they are not the same war machines of WWII thru the Vietnam War.
Are tanks still useful to modern armies?
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As long as the tank can bring its protected firepower, and with the development of powerful and reliable automotive systems, mobility and agility as well as its phsycological shock to the battlefield, then there will be a place for it.
Since the first use of tanks, and development of anti-tank weapons, certain groups have been crying that the end is nigh, usually for financial savings) yet they are still here.
Perhaps armour should move into the third dimension by the development of better armoured (stealth) and armed helicopters.
How much does Gas cost in Mexico?
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I go to Mexico (Puerto Vallarta area) 2 to 4 times per year. In the past year, unlike gas prices in the US, gas in Puerto Vallarta remains unchanged. I just arrived home from Mexico yesterday (June 9th, 2008) and paid approximately 70 cents (US) per liter, or about $2.60 per gallon.
In what battle was the tank first used as a weapon?
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Two tanks attacked the Germans at Flers in the Battle of the Somme on 15 September 1916.
A total of 49 Tanks were allocated in this assault, of which 31 were mechanically fit to take part in the attack.
What was the most produced tank ever?
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The most produced tank ever is the one the US Army currently still uses the M1 Abrams
How many t 34 tanks were made during the war?
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around 35,000 T-34s were created and 29,000 T-34/85's
How fast do armies march?
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A normal march speed for an army is four miles per hour. An Army double time march is eight miles per hour.
What is stronger than a tank?
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Lots of things... which is most pertinent depends on what measure of strength you're referring to. In terms of engine brake horsepower, lots of industrial motors outperform a tank motor there, as do the motors of large maritime vessels. Speed? Any passenger vehicle. Firepower? Well, a tank gun has nothing on a battleship gun. Mobility? Aircraft.
What kind of tank is used in Tank Girl?
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A heavily-modified M5A1 Stuart was featured in the movie Tank Girl .
Did Russia have tanks in World War 1?
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No, Russia did not have any tanks during the first world war, but like most countries, they were still in the making and would be released soon after.
Russia designed and experimented with some tanks before and at the beginning of the War, including the Mendeleev, the Lebedenko, and the Vezdekhod, but only two prototypes were made and none entered production. After the War some British and French tanks fell into Soviet hands, and the Soviet Union then began her own tank-building programme.
What happens if you put 5 gals of diesel into a gas tank with only a quarter of a tank?
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Sounds like you'll soon find out! Obvisously you should not run diesel fuel in your car. Diesel fuel is a light oil, and will mix with the gas to form an even lighter oil. The relatively low compression in a gasoline engine will likely not be enough to create combustion, and will run very poorly if at all. The car's engine controller will attempt to correct the air/fuel mix, and lead to more trouble, even after you fix the gas. The catalytic converter may also get fouled. Before you attempt to drive the car and get this bad fuel all through your line, drain the gas tank out at the fuel filter into gasoline containers and properly dispose of this. Have the car towed to a mechanic if you cannot safely drain the gas yourself. Do not just let the fuel pour out on your driveway or into your yard. This will create a VERY UNSAFE situation, not to mention ruining your yard. Do not attempt to use the collected diesel/gas mix in a diesel vehicle. After you get as much out as you can, fill the car's tank with regular gasoline and you should be OK. A very little bit of diesel (less than a quart) in a large quantity of gas will affect performance, but still run without ruining your car. If you are a real stickler, you should flush the tank with some gas to get all the diesel out. Did you not notice the green handle and high price at the pump? Good luck. <><><> For more information please see the answer to the Related Question shown below.
Which is better tiger tank 1 or king tiger tank?
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the tiger 1 was a really great tank. Tank commanders like Erwin Rommel used tigers. on the other hand the armor of the king tiger was used to reflect or ricochet shells all that armor made the tank heavier. The tiger was formed during the Battle of Kursk, when the germans were trying to figure out a way to protect their flak 88s while setting them up. They put armor around the 88 which formed the tiger. My tank would be the tiger its faster more powerful and more armor. The king tigers were rarely used after the battle of Remagen.
