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Name that tank!

Discussion in 'Quiz Me!' started by Joe, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. Slomo

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    Hi Chi-Ri,
    You are absolutely right!

    Over to you.
     
  2. Chi-Ri

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    I hope this time the photo will be visible for everyone. :)

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    Regards,
     
  3. ptimms

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    At a rough guess is it a Cruiser Mk V, A13 Mk III Covenanter AMRA (anti mine roller attachment)? possibly the only one ever made. Built by (amongst others) the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company ?! Designed with the radiator at the front and the engine at the back which meant it overheated and broke down. Never went into action but was used for training. See Missing Links The Covenanter Tank in Detail Article by Peter Brown if your interested. There were 1700+ built so about the same as the King Tiger and Tiger I combined.
     
  4. TiredOldSoldier

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    Nice pic, the "training" look of the scenario made me think of a Covenanter as well, though I don't really know how to disinguish one from a Crusader without looking it up.
     
  5. ptimms

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    Crusader 5 wheels. Covenanter 4 wheels.
     
  6. Chi-Ri

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    Quite right. Please post your question. :)

    Regards,
     
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  8. dazzerjeep

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    Looks to me like a French Renault R35 with a Russian BT7 turret in German hands
     
  9. Gebirgsjaeger

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    The Renault is correct but i would go for a Russian T-26 turret.
     
  10. dazzerjeep

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    I was thinking between the two turrets, You could be right Ulrich
     
  11. Gebirgsjaeger

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    Well, lets wait and see, Darren!
     
  12. ptimms

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    Our friend from the mountains has it. Didn't take long!!

    A Renault R35 Panzerkampfwagen 35 R 731 (f) with T-26C turret. This website believes it is a conversion done by a Security division.

    Light tank T-26 based p2
     
  13. TiredOldSoldier

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    OOPS! BIG difference thanks, must have seen dozens of pics of both but it never "clicked".
     
  14. Gebirgsjaeger

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    Thank you ptimms, and greating from the mountains! ( No, i´m not Grizzly Adams:D)

    Here´s a easy one to relax. Name, Country and main armament please.

    View attachment 13871
     

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  15. dazzerjeep

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    Just a Guess Ulrich, Based on the British 6ton chassis and converted to a Self propelled gun, Could be Russian or Polish, but going for British with the 6pdr gun
     
  16. Gebirgsjaeger

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    Nope, Darren!
     
  17. dazzerjeep

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    Must be the Russian one then carrying the 76.2mm field/anti-tank gun based on the T26 chassis
     
  18. Gebirgsjaeger

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    Partially correct but not really good!
     
  19. TiredOldSoldier

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    That breech looks bigger than a 57mm, I would go for soviet with some sort of 76mm
    Not a SU-76 but ....
     
  20. Gebirgsjaeger

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    Its getting warmer......
     

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