The tank would have been operated using 8 men constantly turning cranks in order to move the machine. The wood shell was then covered by metal. The tank is tapered in order to help deflect enemy fire.
Tuesday 7 February 2012
The Da Vinci tank
The second design I am going to look at is the Da Vinci tank also known as the armoured car. This design I think is really important as it is the first tank concept ever thought of. It was designed to break enemy barriers, to minimise casualties and also to scare the opposition during combat.
The tank would have been operated using 8 men constantly turning cranks in order to move the machine. The wood shell was then covered by metal. The tank is tapered in order to help deflect enemy fire.
The tank would have been operated using 8 men constantly turning cranks in order to move the machine. The wood shell was then covered by metal. The tank is tapered in order to help deflect enemy fire.
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