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Did the M41A1 have a stabilizer?
The tank did not have a stabilizer.
When was the M41A1 made?
The M41A1 was the first production variant, in 1954. The electric traverse system was replaced by a hydraulic traverse, the extra room allowed to increase the ammunition storage from 57 to 65 rounds.
When was the M41 Bulldog used?
| M41 Walker Bulldog | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1961-1969 (US Armed Forces) 1961-present (Foreign users) |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Wars | Bay of Pigs Invasion Vietnam War Lebanese Civil War Somali Civil War 2006 Thai coup d’état |
| Production history |
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Is 3 Soviet heavy tank?
The IS-3 (also known as Object 703) is a Soviet heavy tank developed in late 1944. IS-3 ( tank )
| IS-3 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy tank |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history |
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What tanks were used in Vietnam?
Despite the jungle nature of warfare in the Vietnam Conflict, the tank still held some tactical value for both sides.
- 1945. Centurion (A41)
- 1944. M24 Chaffee (Light Tank, M24)
- 1951. M41 Walker Bulldog.
- 1952. M48 Patton.
- 1968. M551 Sheridan.
- 1960. M60 (Patton)
- 1959. NORINCO Type 59.
- 1963. NORINCO Type 62 (WZ131)
Was the M41 used in Vietnam?
The US did not use the M41 in combat in Vietnam but did provide a number of them to the South Vietnamese during 1965 as part of a massive re-equipment program. The M41 was highly effective against North Vietnamese T-54/55 tanks in the Vietnam war with its 76mm gun.
Who was the Walker Bulldog tank named after?
It was named for General Walton Walker who died in a jeep accident in Korea. On 7 November 1950, the US Ordnance Committee Minutes (OCM) issued item #33476, redesignating the heavy, medium, and light tank, according to the armament; the 120mm (heavy) Gun Tanks, 90mm (medium) Gun Tanks, and the 76mm (light) Gun tanks.
Was the IS-3 a good tank?
The IS- 3 was the pinnacle of Russian Heavy Tank design at the end of WW2. A heavy V-2 600 HP engine, an improved velocity 122mm gun, and almost a full 4.5 inches of RHA armor. However, its armor and gun were very good, making it more effective in a hull-down position. Its armor was resistant to most Israeli AT weapons.
Is-7 heavy tank?
The IS – 7 heavy tank, also known by its project name Object 260, is a Soviet tank that began development in 1945.
| IS – 7 | |
|---|---|
| No. built | 6 (prototypes) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 68 t (67 long tons; 75 short tons) |
| Shell weight | ~33 kilograms (73 lb) (shell only) |
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Is 1 heavy tank?
This resulted in the stopgap KV-85 heavy tank, only produced in limited numbers (143 machines).
| IS-1 specifications | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L-w-h) | 6.60 (8.56 with gun) x 3.07 x 2.74 m (28.08 x 9.84 x 8.99 ft) |
| Armor thickness | 30 to 120 mm (1.18-4.72 in) |
| Total production | 207 |
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