Heavy Tank, T28


Description

The Heavy Tank, T28 was intended to be used as a heavy assault gun against the German Siegfried Line, but the war ended before it could see action and only two prototypes were build.

Technical Details

Heavy Tank, T28
Physical characteristics
Weight 86.2 t
Length 11.1 m
Width 4.39 m
Height 2.84 m
Armour
Armour (max) 300 mm
Performance
Speed (max) 19.3 km/h
Armament
Main weapon 105 mm Gun, T5E1 (1)
Secondary weapon .50 cal. Browning Machine Gun (1)

Images

Photographs provided by Arthur Mack.

The Heavy Tank, T28 today.

Further Reading

Forum discussion of the Heavy Tank, T28
Forum discussion at the Tanks in World War 2 Forum, about the Heavy Tank, T28.
List of preserved Heavy Tank, T28
List of entries at the Preserved Military Vehicle Registry Project on the Heavy Tank, T28.

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This page was last updated 2009-05-13 09:31:25.