FW049 British Mk.IV Heavy Tank (1 Viewer)

[JPB]

Just for fun

JPB

 

[JPB]

Another

 

[JPB]

Last one...

 

[aujj65]

I didn't realise just how large this tank is. Here is a comparison between a MKIV and a Challenger II.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

JPB, is this in a Museum in Belgium?

Jeff

 

[4th Hussar]

Any idea what the timber on top does ?

 

[lancer]

The timber, I believe, is an unditching beam. Carried by many tanks in many wars in rough and soft terrain. -- lancer

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi 4th Hussar

The timber is an unditching aid. You use this with some chains attached to the Tread to self recover from mud or a trench. We used a similar timber to do it with an M1 in the mud at FT Knox.

Sometimes the best technology is really a big stick!

All the best

Dave

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Just for fun

JPB

Notice how the top edge of the rail rests along the top edge of the copula to protect it...

 

[desk11desk12]

Last one...

WOW JPB!

That looks geat!

Carlos

 

[JPB]

JPB, is this in a Museum in Belgium?

Jeff

Yes.

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know if the Guns on this brute will traverse or are they fixed? I am hoping some one will have some more details on this little beauty. I am very interested in it.

All the best

Dave