7/22/2023 0 Comments Panzer viii maus war thunderInterestingly, this project didn’t begin as an attempt to build an even “bigger” tank, as it began completely independent of the other tanks that were developed during the First World War, and in fact, the Tzar Tank was actually the first to be designed and developed – even if it wasn’t technically a tank at all. The thinking of the designers was that this vehicle could cross practically any and all obstacles. Those large wheels were attached to the hull, which was described as being shaped like a tuning fork. Instead of caterpillar tracks, it utilized a tricycle design with two enormous wheels that were each nearly 30 feet in diameter. All of those steel coffins rightfully rank as some of the worst designs ever employed.Īnother tank that could also be considered downright terrible was the Lebedenko or “Tsar Tank,” Imperial Russia’s attempt to develop a battlefield behemoth that could roll over trench lines and even ditches. Others that could be considered the worst tanks were the Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go, the American M3 Stuart, the British Valiant and the Soviet T-35 – the latter was certainly not an improvement over the T-34, arguably one of the best tanks ever built. However, the tanks did face much public scrutiny and mockery. Designed and built by Semple, the New Zealand Minister of Works during the Second World War, three were eventually built but none saw combat. The Worst Tank Ever: Panzer VIII Maus – A shortlist of the worst tanks would most certainly include the Bob Semple tank, which was little more than a tractor that had corrugated steel plates attached to its sides.
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