The T28 super-heavy tank was an American super-heavy tank / assault gun designed for the United States Army during World War II. It was originally designed to break through German defenses of the Siegfried Line and was later considered as a possible participant in the planned invasion of the Japanese mainland.

Jun 1, 2024 · Few armored fighting vehicles are as recognizable as the American T28 Superheavy Tank, also known as the T95 105mm Gun Motor Carriage.

Apr 13, 2023 · The Army built two prototypes of a super-heavy, super armored tank for just that purpose in 1945 – and then lost one of them almost as quickly. T28 Super Heavy Tank, Patton Museum, Fort Knox, Kentucky (Mark Holloway, Wikimedia Commons)

Jul 28, 2024 · There are a few prototype armored fighting vehicles that are as recognizable as the US Super-Heavy Tank T28. It was originally designed to assault the heavy fortified defenses expected to be encountered on the Siegfried Line along the western borders of Germany.

Sep 25, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the T28 Super Heavy Tank (Gun Motor Carriage T95) Self-Propelled Gun / Heavy Tank Prototype including pictures.

The T95 was an American prototype medium tank developed from 1955 to 1959. These tanks used many advanced or unusual features, such as siliceous-cored armor, new transmissions, and OPTAR fire-control systems.

Apr 9, 2024 · So while it was initially designated simply as the T28 tank, the Army re-designated it as the 105 mm gun motor carriage T95 in 1945. However, in 1946 they switched it back and …

The Super Heavy Tank T28 (at one point and sometimes called 105 mm Gun Motor Carriage T95) was a prototype heavily armored tank destroyer designed for the United States Army during World War II.

Apr 6, 2019 · After the end of World War II, tank design underwent a revolution. While heavy tanks like the King Tiger, M26 Pershing and IS-3 dominated lighter tanks in armament and armor, they were expensive...

The US T28 Heavy Tank The US T28 Heavy Tank (aka the T95) was the largest monster the US Army built during World War 2. It’s not truly a tank as it lacks a turret. Its size was a result of the large circular mantlet required to fix the high velocity 105mm main gun.