Chieftain Main Battle Tank

Development and Active Service from Prototype to Mk.11

Auteurs

• Robert Griffin

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• Pages: 72 pages
• Temps de lecture: 3 heures

• Histoire
• Histoire du monde

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The Chieftain represents a significant advancement in tank design, evolving from the Centurion line post-World War II. Developed in response to the inadequacies of British tanks against German counterparts, it features robust protection and a formidable 120 mm rifled gun. However, this emphasis on heavy armor results in reduced mobility, primarily due to engine power constraints, marking a notable trade-off in its overall performance.

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• Année de publication: 2013
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