The Antonov A-40 Krylya Tanka (Russian: крылья танка, meaning "tank wings") was a Soviet attempt to allow a tank to glide onto a battlefield after being towed aloft by an airplane, to …

Apr 17, 2016 · The Antonov A-40 is a well-known Soviet attempt to produce a "flying tank" according to "deep battle" tactics intended for operations in 1942.

Dec 19, 2023 · The Antonov A-40, often regarded as the tank that could fly, remains a captivating chapter in the history of military experimentation. This audacious attempt to combine the …

The Antonov Krylya Tanka [Flying Tank] - also referred to as the A-40 or A-T - was the Soviet's failed attempt in the Great Patriotic War to create a tank that could fly directly to a battlefield.

Feb 19, 2014 · One of the more surreal was the Antonov A-40, colloquially known as the tank that could fly! Known in Russia as the, крылья танка (literally, “Winged Tank”), the Antonov A-40 …

Sep 27, 2020 · This was a question that Oleg Antonov, the famed airplane designer of post-World War II fame tried to answer. The only known photo of the Antonov A-40. Instead of loading …

Apr 30, 2020 · But what if a tank could fly onto a battlefield with a crew inside? This was a question that Oleg Antonov, the famed airplane designer of post-World War II fame tried to …

Sep 25, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Antonov An-40 (Glider Tank) Prototype, Air-Droppable Glider Tank including pictures.

Gliders allow crews to arrive at the drop/landing zone along with their vehicles. They also minimize exposure of the valuable towing aircraft, which need not appear over the battlefield. …

The Antonov A-40 was as much a psychological tool as a physical one, intended to intimidate opponents with the sheer audacity of a flying tank. This topic explores the role of imposing and …