Sherman Firefly - Tank Design & Development - Lost Aussie Connection Armoured Archives 2020-07-09 | A look at the development of the Sherman Firefly. As well as cover an essential Australian connection to this tank that has been forgotten.w: armouredarchives.comt: twitter.com/ArmouredArchivef: facebook.com/TheArmouredArchivesTopics:0:00 - Introduction0:48 - A30 Challenger Mk1 - 17pdr Cruiser Tank1:13 - M4A1 Shermans - 75mm Gun Medium Tank2:09 - Recoil Test Rig - Lulworth 19432:34 - Raymond Briggs and Claude Gibb3:08 - Barnes Wallis and William Kilbourn4:07 - A13 Cruiser Mk III - Abandoned at Dunkirk4:35 - A12 Matilda - In Australian Service5:05 - Major William Watson and Alan Chamberlain5:52 - AC1 Sentinel - Australian Cruiser Tank7:20 - AC1B Turret - First 25Pdr Configuration7:45 - AC1B Turret - 2nd 25Pdr Configuration8:06 - AC1 Test Bed - Twin 25Pdr guns8:33 - 17Pdr Testbed - Fitted to AC Mantlet9:00 - Sentinel 17Pdr - Mounted on E1 Hull10:20 - HMA No. 1 "MAYFLY"You can find out more information in our blog article: armouredarchives.com/blog/sherman-firefly-lost-aussie-connectionSources:Thanks to Thomas Anderson - From Australia for his assistance and research on the topic;and Captain Nemo for extensive document research.Correspondance between Ministry of Munitions and W.D.Watson 1945.Bovington Tank Museum - ArchivesVisual Inspection by Ed Francis (Armoured Archives team)©Armoured Archives#ShermanFirefly #WW2 #Tanks #MilitaryVehicles
KPZ III - Fact? Fiction? or Fake? Armoured Archives 2023-05-20 | This video is going to look at yet another World of Tanks release the “KJPZ III T” as a tier 9 tank destroyer. The only problem is this was never a tank destroyer but rather a MBT from the mid-1970s’. Wargaming has alerted changed and butchered the vehicles’ role, purpose and reason to suit their game and once again adjusted history to suit them. The danger in doing so is further muddying the waters between facts and fiction and increasingly their misconceptions and mistakes are being accepted as the truth and replicated by modelling companies and articles elsewhere. This video is not looking at game balance – as trying to fit a MBT from the 70’s into a system where it has to be pitted against WW2 period vehicles is foolish to even try, but rather to show you what the vehicle was intended to be, why and when, and let you the viewer at least understand how much they try to change and alter to deceive players. Sources: The original proposals and paperwork submitted during FMBT #KJPZIIIT #KPZIIIT #worldoftanks #Premium #armouredvehicle #armoured #Tanks #MilitaryVehicles #fredsmum #rare #experimental #fake #FMBT #weapons #GERMAN #premium
GSOR 1010 FB - Fact? Fiction? or Fake? Armoured Archives 2023-04-22 | Today’s video is going to cover the Saladin R concept from Alvis. Today’s video will look closer at the GSOR 1010 introduced by World of Tanks to their game. As I was responsible for the documentation and research that went into these vehicles and provided all the information they could have needed, what did they produce in the end? Is it remotely accurate, or anything like that was intended? Or has it been (polite cough) creatively modified? In this video, we will look at first the actual real project and then what we were given. #GSOR #Saladin #GSOR1010 #GSOR1006 #armouredvehicle #armoured #Tanks #MilitaryVehicles #fredsmum #rare #experimental #wheels #Worldoftanks #weapons #british #premium #fake 00:00 Introduction01:16 Historical information about GSOR 1010 FB04:33 What Wargaming did to the Vehicle
SALADIN RARDEN. When Alvis decided to kitbash a car. Armoured Archives 2023-04-21 | Today’s video is going to cover the Saladin R concept from Alvis This vehicle aimed at export for the middle east took the turret from the scimitar or fox and plonked it more or less on the Saladin. - armed with a 30mm Rarden gun with a 2-man crew it was designed for a variety of roles. Although a nice shiny brochure was made, none were ever sold and the vehicle was forgotten about. Figured it might be good to dig it out for those who like the off weelies and model makers looking for something weird but legit to make. #Alvis #Saladin #rarden #fv601 #armouredvehicle #armoured #Tanks #MilitaryVehicles #fredsmum #rare #experimental #wheels #30mm #weapons #british
3 inch GMC T72. A better Wolverine? Armoured Archives 2023-04-12 | Today’s video is going to cover the experimental 76mm Gun Motor Carriage T72 from WW2 This vehicle was made with the mind to fix some of the issues on the M10 Wolverines turret. Despite reaching a late stage it was superseded by a much faster vehicle. Thank you to The_Cheiftain for the images needed.Sources: Project KG-6-7 Tank Automotive Center reports. #m10 #wolverine #hellcat #slugger #Jackson #WW2 #Tanks #MilitaryVehicles #fredsmum #rare #experimental #tankdestroyer #76mm
Centurion 32 pounder experimental tank. Armoured Archives 2023-04-07 | Today’s video is going to cover the experimental 32-pounder centurion tank.This vehicle was made with a rigidly mounted 94 mm 32-pounder gun fitted to test a new series of weapons, but why and what for? In this video we will look at the reasoning behind this project and what came before including vehicles like the German 38t Starr and US T72 GMC. And what happens when you fire an overcharged gun. You might also notice a different Narrator – I decided to let my 14-year-old godson have a go at voicing a video as he wanted to and is interested in the subject. I think he did well enough and getting new people interested in the subject is good. Sources: WO 194/329 Turret and Sighting Branch reports Volume 1 #32pounder #A41 #CENTURION #HETZER #A41Centurion #PostWW2 #Tanks #MilitaryVehicles #fredsmum #rare #experimental
Explosive Reactive Armour - Who REALLY invented it? Armoured Archives 2023-03-13 | Today’s video is going to take a look at the discovery of E.R.A or Explosive Reactive Armour.Used widely on tanks today particularly less developed nations… Its discovery dates back much further than is conveyed in most media sources today, Its origins have been forgotten. This video will explore the truth and highlight who first made it and when.Sources: Interim report on chemical armour methods of defeating shaped charges. Report No. M.E. 4(a)16. September 1944.A survey of devices for protecting vehicles against shaped charges - Emerson Pugh - June 1949.#fredsmum #experimental #concept #ww2 #tank #armour #australia #era
Sherman Firefly - What were those wavy lines for? Armoured Archives 2023-03-08 | This video is going to take a quick look at those wavy lines you might see on some tank barrels, what did they do, and why? And was this ever an officially sanctioned project?Source SUPP 22/77 the adaption of certain tracked fighting vehicles #tank #fredsmum #firefly #sherman #17pounder #tiger #itwasntanaprilfoolsdayjokeushitlords #experimental
FV201 Universal Tank - Tank design and development Armoured Archives 2023-02-22 | Today's video is a bit of a special one, it’s the FV201 Universal tankThe FV201 came about due to arguments and problems in WW2 around the infantry and cruiser tank issue, tracing its roots back to 1943. Immediately after the war, the first of the vehicles would be built and was revolutionary for its time, offering the protection, firepower, and armour needed but also adaptability to tackle any obstacle it might face, forming the basis of what would become the MBT doctrine. The FV200 universal tanks would ultimately face tough choices along the way and finally, after an interim stage end up as the FV214 Conqueror tank. Today's video brings you a lot of new pictures, information, and history not seen before, and has taken many years to find these elusive pictures of a tank that would shape the industry for years to come.Todays video is a bit of a special one, it’s the FV201 Universal tankThe FV201 came about due to arguments and problems in WW2 around the infantry and cruiser tank issue, tracing its roots back to 1943. Immediately after the war, the first of the vehicles would be built and was revolutionary for its time, offering the protection, firepower and armour needed but also adaptability to tackle any obstacle it might face, forming the basis of what would become the MBT doctrine. The FV200 universal tanks would ultimately face tough choices along the way and finally after an interim stage end up as the FV214 Conqueror tank. Today's video brings you a lot of new pictures, information, and history not seen before, and has taken many years to find these elusive pictures of a tank that would shape the industry for years to come Sources: Bovington Tank Museum – ArchivesNational archives: divisional liaison letters, field trials reports (lots) special devices branch reportsTurret liaison reports, TAR reports.©Armoured Archives #FV201 #fv200 #fv214 #fv209 #avre #Conqueror #FV221Caernarvon #A41Centurion #PostWW2 #Tanks #MilitaryVehicles #fredsmum #rare #experimental #goddamifinalyfoundit
FV214 Conqueror vs 183mm HESH - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2023-02-13 | Today's video is going to look at the spaced plated conqueror tanks vs 183mm HESH as well as 6.5 inch AVRE HESH rounds. The vehicle, often mistakenly called super conqueror, a name it was never given underwent a lot of live fire tests in the 1950s to see how new weapons would affect future heavy tanks. In this video we see how well the spaced plates survived hits from the 183mm HESH gun fitted on the FV4005 the largest dedicated anti-tank gun fielded by the British#conqueror #tank #experimental #fredsmum #fv214 #fv4005 #postwar #superconqueror #concept #hesh #183mm #test #armour
British Zimmerit - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2023-02-01 | Today's video is going to look at 'Zimmerit' but rather than focus on the German side it's going to look at the British attempts to produce a similar substance for original the same reasons and how it evolved into an almost entirely different product by the end of the war. #zimmerit #tank #experimental #fredsmum #indasco #camouflage #ww2 #sherman #concept #ww2 #Worldwar2 #camouflage #armour
The Gosling - Thing Design & Development Armoured Archives 2023-01-19 | This quick video is on the Gosling and all jokes aside was one of the odder vehicles created during WW2. The development of an amphibious vehicle began in 1944 and perhaps its only real claim to fame was its developer who would later go on to revolutionize the car industry. nelsam.org.uk sole surviving gosling can be found here #notatank #dukw #experimental #fredsmum #morris #mini #ww2 #gosling #concept #1944 #amphibious #argosy #water #GOHQ #armour
Vickers Mk 7 - Leopard 2 hybrid: Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2023-01-15 | Today’s video will begin to look at the Vickers Mk 7 tank, a private venture by Vickers aimed at the export market during the 1980s. A hybrid vehicle consisting of the Leopard 2 hull by Krauss Maffei and the Vickers Universal turret, the Mk 7 is one of the very few vehicles to ever earn an outstanding rating from its testers This video covers the backgrounds, tests, and trials and brings out new photos of the tank#futuretankstudies #tank #experimental #fredsmum #vickers #KraussMaffei #Leoaprd2 #mk7 #concept #1980 #armour #mk4 #mbt #MBT-95 #ATDU #Egypt #warthunder
Traclat Halftrack - Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-12-15 | Today's video is on the development of the Bedford Tractor or Traclat Halftracked vehicle from WW2 Work began on Traclat for a vehicle to tow the various guns used by British forces and to provide better of road performance than those in service. Two firms took part, and one of them basically just used pilfered Nazi machines as their inspiration and built 6 prototypes. As always all the new pictures of this odd and rare machine. #tank #experimental #fredsmum #halftracke #traclat #bedfords #vauxhalls #ww2 #vehicle #Sdkfz #25pounder #worldoftanks #armour #german
Green Mace - AA Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-12-04 | Today's video is on the development of the Green Mace SPAAG system. Green Mace was a post-war development for an AA gun able to shoot down high-altitude bombers and fast fighters with overwhelming firepower and using long rod fin-stabilized rounds to do so. This video will look at the origins, why it came to be, the two different types of green mace platforms, and what happened to it, and as usual had pictures not found anywhere else online. #tank #experimental #fredsmum #Greenmace #fixedmace #greenmaid #102mm #tankdestroyer #AA #SPAAG #missile #worldoftanks #armour #missile #antiair #royal #dakka
Orange William - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-11-17 | Today's video is on the development of the Orange Willaim guided missile and the FV426 Carrier, Tracked, Launcher Orange William missile system launch platform developed in the late 50’s and early 60’s. The Orange William was designed to replace long-range tank destroyers and tanks and provide heavy firepower and was arguably the first NLOS-guided missile, however, it came at a high cost both financially and physically for those testing it. Also featured are several other rare vehicles and pictures which have never been published and have been sought after for many years as well as 3D models and video from LSAL #tank #experimental #fredsmum #FV4010 #MALAKRA #centurion #concept #tankdestroyer #hesh #orangewilliam #missile #worldoftanks #armour #ATGM
FV4010 Malkara - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-10-02 | Today's video is on the development of the Malkara guided missile and the FV4010 launch platform developed in the late 50’s and early 60’s. The FV4010 was designed to replace any long-range tank destroyers and tanks and provide the heavy firepower but still have the armour to withstand a lot of punishment. During the development parallel projects were also conceived such as Orange William and often overlapped but will be covered in future videos. As always new never before photos are her for you as well as 3D models and video from LSAL #tank #experimental #fredsmum #FV4010 #MALAKRA #centurion #concept #tankdestroyer #hesh #orangewilliam #missile #worldoftanks #armour #ATGM #AUSTRALIASources: Many but the FV4010 development files held at KEW archives and Liaison notes. Special thanks to LSAL for 3D models
Amazon SP - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-09-21 | Today’s video is taking a closer look at the Amazon Tank Destroyer, a very mysterious machine with almost no recorded background and one that never got as far as a full trials report, in fact other than the base vehicle very little is known about this machine, yet it is often written up as a home guard vehicle, which is very unlikely. The vehicles name is not even recorded and so it has been simply called the Amazon S.P or Amazon Self Propelled. #amazon #thornycroft #tankdestroyer #tank #ww2 #truck #lorry #fredsmum #concept #experimental #british #uk #warthunder
STT Vulcan - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-09-02 | Today's video is on the Vulcan Tank Destroyer by the School of Tank Technology in 1951. Project Vulcan was an exceptionally powerful design comprising extremely heavy armour and firepower in a small low-profile tank with an external gun somewhat reminiscent of modern vehicles like T-14. But for all of its foresight it was held back by a fatally flawed aspect that was as bizarre as it was unique. Today the plans for the Vulcan can still be found at the Bovington Tank Collection. #futuretankstudies #tank #experimental #fredsmum #STT #Vulcan #concept #tankdestroyer #123mm #badger #chimera #worldoftanks #armour #1982 #mbt #T-14 #Armata #premium #
Range Wrecks - Kirkudbright - The Final Walk. Armoured Archives 2022-08-27 | Today’s video takes us up to the back down the ranges of Kirkcudbright, where we find odd comets of unknown origins, shredded tanks torn apart, mystery machines and fight the cow king for access to the tanks. This is the last of the range wreck walks of Kirkcudbright but hopefully many more will comeA big thanks to the MOD and the Kirkcudbright training area for the opportunity to have a look at these rare vehicles and to Peter Breakspear for getting this all organised! amazon.co.uk/Peter-Breakspear/e/B016KVRSB6/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk#Tanks #conqueror #comet #wrecks #ranges #MOD #Army #rusty #models #wildlife #experimental #sherman #kirkcudbright #scotland #dundrennan #centurion #apds #walks #hiking #fredsmum #ETT #Evasive #targettank #history #army #tank #military #comet #cows #sheep #clegs #dundrennan #daimler #armouredcar
Range Wrecks - Kirkudbright - The Rarest of The Rare Armoured Archives 2022-08-24 | Today’s video takes us up to the cliff tops of Kirkcudbright, where we find a Conqueror ex Caernarvon tank, a very rare Sherman and a Comet evasive target tank. This is my favourite spot on this range as while it might be hot its also amazing in the sea breeze and these tanks together on the edge look amazingA big thanks to the MOD and the Kirkcudbright training area for the opportunity to have a look at these rare vehicles and to Peter Breakspear for getting this all organised! amazon.co.uk/Peter-Breakspear/e/B016KVRSB6/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk#Tanks #conqueror #comet #wrecks #ranges #MOD #Army #rusty #models #wildlife #experimental #sherman #kirkcudbright #scotland #dundrennan #centurion #apds #walks #hiking #fredsmum #ETT #Evasive #targettank #history #army #tank #military
Range Wrecks - Kirkudbright - Rare Tanks Found Armoured Archives 2022-08-21 | Today’s video is carrying on with our hunt for rare tanks over the ranges, in this video we travel past the DU hot zones to find the oldest chieftains left in the world as well as the conetentious air drop test rig, where she crash landed 60 years ago.A big thanks to the MOD and the Kirkcudbright training area for the opportunity to have a look at these rare vehicles and to Peter Breakspear for getting this all organised! amazon.co.uk/Peter-Breakspear/e/B016KVRSB6/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk#Tanks #chieftain #comet #wrecks #ranges #MOD #Army #rusty #models #wildlife #experimental #contentious #kirkcudbright #scotland #dundrennan #centurion #apds #walks #hiking #fredsmum #DUrounds
Range Wrecks - Kirkudbright - The Search for Rare Tanks Continues Armoured Archives 2022-08-18 | Today’s video is carrying on with our hunt for rare tanks over the ranges, in this video we travel over the ajax range to find the 3 sisters, a trio of comets that had hidden themselves away for many years, and from there its over to the tortoise, the only other one left in the world P6.A big thanks to the MOD and the Kirkcudbright training area for the opportunity to have a look at these rare vehicles and to Peter Breakspear for getting this all organised! amazon.co.uk/Peter-Breakspear/e/B016KVRSB6/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk#Tanks #tortoise #comet #wrecks #ranges #MOD #Army #rusty #models #wildlife #experimental #contentious #kirkcudbright #scotland #dundrennan #centurion #apds #walks #hiking #fredsmum
Range Wrecks - Kirkudbright - The Search for Rare Tanks Armoured Archives 2022-08-17 | Today’s video is going to look at my recent trip up top Kirkcudbright training area and the many tanks found on the range. Over a year of planning was needed to gain full access and we set out to find the lost tortoise tank as well as many other rare and unique vehicles that can be found on the ranges. This video is for those who just like old rusty wrecks, or maybe model makers who want to get some colour samples or diorama ideas.A big thanks to the MOD and the Kirkcudbright training area for the opportunity to have a look at these rare vehicles and to Peter Breakspear for getting this all organised! amazon.co.uk/Peter-Breakspear/e/B016KVRSB6/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk#Tanks #tortoise #comet #wrecks #ranges #MOD #Army #rusty #models #wildlife #experimental #contentious #kirkcudbright #scotland #dundrennan #centurion #apds #walks #hiking #fredsmum
T18 BOARHOUND: - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-07-27 | Today’s video will take a look at the development of the T18 boarhound as well as other 8X8 vehicles that were designed for the British at the same time including the SARC Mk V and VI as well as the Canadian Wolf. This video covers how the vehicle came to be, the firms involved and questioned what became of the vehiclesToday only one T18E2 boarhound survives at the Bovington tank collection, but many question remain, how many were ever shipped, why are there no photos of more than one at any time, and where did they go, if you have pictures of boarhounds let us know!! join our discord and post the pic for a chance to win £10 (must be real lol, not warthunder etc, and must be two of them in the same image - funny PS jobs will not win cash) I would like to give special thanks to: Nicholas Moran, aka the Chieftain youtube.com/c/TheChieftainsHatchHistorian Steven Zaloga youtube.com/channel/UCuVS1xvcMP9mTDZueC3o5bAHistorian Dr Dewald Venter from the SA Armour Museum.#Boarhound #armouredcar #T18 #57mm #37mm #T18E2 #staghound #greyhound #tracklesstank #southafrica #Canada #museum #USA #UK #GMC #yellowcab #fredsmum #assaultvehicle #worldwar2 #T13 #WOLF #SARC #Marmomherrington #WW2 #Tank #experimental
MBT -95 - Royal Ordnance: Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-07-19 | Today’s video will look futher at the some of the designs submitted to the MOD as part of the MBT-95 program or Future Tank Program/Study that began in 1982. This video will focus on the ideas undertaken by the Royal Ordnance factories focusing on guns and missiles.#futuretankstudies #tank #experimental #fredsmum #Alvis #KraussMaffei #concept #tankdestroyer #royalordnance #missile #armour #1982 #mbt #MBT-95 #trigat
AVRE 230MM - FACT CHECKING Armoured Archives 2022-07-07 | Today's video takes a look at a long-standing myth on the Churchill AVRE tank and the spigot mortar.This myth is surrounding the main gun, which for the last 50-60 years has been given the wrong calibre by both museums and authors and is one of the worst examples of circular sourcing online. In this video we will look at where the mistake originates from, how its perpetrated, and how we can begin to rectify the problem.A special thanks goes to the SA Armour Museum, the principal armour museum in South Africa with a large selection of many unique and rare examples of armoured vehicles and the Cobbaton Combat Collection, a small but dedicated museum in Devon with a wide selection of unique vehicles.saarmourmuseum.com/?fbclid=IwAR3tHk3HDWFSjS3PFHgKG5RxNulBnjP6bc7zpUNcPEuGaoUBfU9KtpwDIVUfacebook.com/Cobbaton-Combat-Collection-113173945423511#AVRE #tank #Engineers #290mm #230mm #petard #dieppe #truth #flyingdustbin #southafrica #cobbaton #museum #newhistory #UK #Canada #circularsourcing #fredsmum #assaultvehicle #worldwar2 #royalengineers
MBT -95 - Leopard 2 hybrid: Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-07-06 | Re uploaded: Apologies open shot s**t the bed when I tinkered with the audio – fixed and reloaded. Today’s video will begin to look at the some of the designs submitted to the MOD as part of the MBT-95 program or Future Tank Program that began in 1982. This video will focus on the Leopard 2 hybrid tank project undertaken by Alvis and Krauss Maffei. #futuretankstudies #tank #experimental #fredsmum #Alvis #KraussMaffei #Leoaprd2 #tankdestroyer #concept #missile #armour #1982 #mbt #MBT-95
PBY Catalina Rocket Tests Armoured Archives 2022-06-15 | Today’s video is a bit different, its not a tank, but a flying boat, the famous Catalina and the Rocket tests done to see if the plane could mount and fire rockets at submarines. These tests re very little know about and these are (as far as I know) the first pictures online of the rocket tests and will fill in some gaps not only on the Catalina but on the individual aircraft as well. #Worldwartwo #catalina #flyingboat #rockets #RP #submarine #warthunder #addthis #fredsmum #navy #raf #saundersroe #newpictures #beaumaris #experimental #PBY
Chimera 1984- Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-05-28 | Today’s video will take a closer look at the development of Chimera tank destroyer 1984, a joint partner project done at a Long Armour Infantry Course in 1984. The officers had to design a tank destroyer and chose the chieftain as its base, although it was never part of the British requirements the Canadian army studied the subject afterwards in detail.Also please don’t call it a jagdcheiftain. #Chimera #tank #experimental #fredsmum #STT #LAIC #Chieftian #tankdestroyer #warrior #missile #armour #1984 #mbt #concept
Heavy Cromwell - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-05-19 | Today’s video will take a closer look at the development of Cromwell and the testing and design of the heavy armour applique packs by Rolls Royce in 1943. The video will also cover some of the background of the Cromwell, issues I development, and why it took nearly 4 years to enter service and yet was still under armoured and under gunned in combat despite the solutions having been proven.discord.gg/tjYpDSjE#Cromwell #tank #worldoftanks #applique #fredsmum #A27M #Rollsroyce #WW2 #british #testing #bovington #experimental #tiger
Tiger II Versus HESH - Tank testing Armoured Archives 2022-05-11 | A look at the work done to test HESH (High Explosive Squash Head) rounds in 1947, with the target being a pre-production Tiger 2, as well as a look into how these rounds work.The 6.5 inch HEHS round, then known as Wallbursters and later just Squash Heads were tested to see if they would be effective verusus newer soviet tanks. Source material: report AT290National Archives - kew#Tanks #ww2 #worldwartwo #tiger #tiger2 #british #tank #armour #armor #UK #HESH #Squash #Trials #AVRE #Experimental #Metallurgical #Fredsmum #churchill #worldoftanks #6.5inch #scab #preproduction #saltywerhabootears
The Overthrow MBT – Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-04-23 | This video will look at the Overthrow MBT submitted by the guided weapons division of BACIn 1963. This unusual concept had for its time utterly ludicrous levels of protection able to withstand anything but a direct hit from super heavy weapons while slowly advancing and launching barrages of missiles. Ultimately its fate was sealed from the get go, but it remains one of the most absurd is amusing design concepts from the 1960’s#Overthrow #tank #experimental #fredsmum #BAC #Maus #superheavy #concept #swingfire#missile #armour #1960 #noitcantgointoworldoftankssodontask #mbt
Contentious Air Drop Rigs – Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-04-14 | The 3rd part in the Contentious series, this time looking at the air drop test rigs, unfortunately these have received a variety of odd descriptions online, from FV300 to autoloading 17 pounder tanks etc.Tin this video we will look at what these rigs were, how they were to be deployed and the results of the airdrops done, today only one possibly survives on the ranges. #contentious #rig #bovington #airdrop #prodigal #fredsmum #experimental #tank #not #fv300 #blackburn #beverley #kirkudbright #range #wreck
Project Contentious – Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-04-05 | A look at the first of the two vehicles as part of Project Contentious, both these vehicles were designed as part of Project Prodigal a huge overlapping exercise to find newer lighter AFV’s for the future. Often mistakenly referred to as FV4401, this is in fact the 2nd vehicle to bare the same name and was developed between the late 50’s and early 60’s. Today b2 vehicles of this project survive at the tank museum.
FV4401 Contentious - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-04-01 | Today’s video will take a closer look at the FV4401 Contentious tank. Designed in 1953 the Contentious was attempting to overcome some of the problems in tank design of the period by reducing the size and weight but keeping the armour and firepower of the time. There were in fact several vehicle to bare the name, and over the years there has been much confusion spread, this video, part 1 or 2 on the series aims to help people understand the origins of these vehicles.discord.gg/tjYpDSjE#contentious #tank #worldoftanks #doublebarrel #fredsmum #fv4401 #tankdestroyer #coldwar #fvrde #chertsey #bovington #experimental #model
NEMESIS MBT - Tank Design and Development Armoured Archives 2022-03-29 | A look at the design of the Nemesis MBT designed by the STT in 1974 as an exercise to develop a tank for a non-European market. The team asses many features and ideas as to what their customers might want and cover ideas and theories of the time. The finished product is quite interesting and possibly a future contender for World of Tanks? – I apologise for the long delays since my last video, on account of an exploding computer. I will try and get back on track ASAP.In the meantime, feel free to join us on Discord at discord.gg/tjYpDSjE#MBT #Nemsis #Experimental #Design #Blueprints #Concept #Comres #worldoftanks #fredsmum#STT #Bovington #110mm #armour #T55 #MBT70 #Tierx #mainbattletank #british #MTU
GSOR 1006 - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-01-31 | A quick look at the GSOR or General Staff Operational Requirment 1006 series of armoured vehiclesdesigned in in 1961.The AAFRV or Airportable Armoured Fighting and Reconnaissance Vehicle required a a low-profile light AFV with enough firepower to tackle any soviet vehicles of its time and came in tracked and wheeled configurations. After consideration they were merged with a sister project; GSOR 1010 and finaly into GSOR 3301 which became CVRT.p.s if the sound is wonky Youtube is being weird, i booseted it 200% on audacity but let me know Sources: gsor 1010, Defense Research Policy Committee minutes – National Archives#WorldofTanks #british #excalibur #fredsmum #experimental #tank #stt #schooloftanktechnology #premium #concept #model #beverley #coldwar #tanks #tankdestroyer #swingfire #GSOR #1006
STT Excalibur - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2022-01-28 | A quick look at the Excalibur from the School of Tank technology in 1961. This vehicle was drawn up by the STT at the same time as the GSOR 1006 AAFRV or Airportable Armoured Fighting and Reconnaissance Vehicle development took place. A design for a low-profile light AFV with enough firepower to tackle any soviet vehicles of its time. Excalibur was never built, however detailed drawings, plans and a wooden model were made, although sadly a lot has been left, but some parts remain at the National Archives. Sources: Excalibur tank, BovingtonExcalibur drawing supplement – National Archives#WorldofTanks #british #excalibur #fredsmum #experimental #tank #stt #schooloftanktechnology #premium #concept #model #beverley #coldwar #tanks #tankdestroyer #swingfire
British Spaced Armour Tests - Tank Design and Development Armoured Archives 2022-01-03 | A look at the work done to test spaced armour on British tanks in WW2 following increasing numbers of vehicles lost to Panzerfaust strikes from 1944 onwards.The plating used on an old Centaur tank was tested against both P.I.A.T rounds, AP rounds and HE to see how it fared and whether it would also assist against German APHE rounds.Feedback from these tests were used primarily post war in the Bazooka skirts fitted to tanks such as Centurion. Source material: WO 194 - 1428National Archives - kew#Tanks #ww2 #worldwartwo #cromwell1 #centaur #british #tank #armour #armor #UK #Cruiser #Ranges #Trials #Cromwell #Experimental #Metallurgical #Fredsmum #warthunder #worldoftanks #spacedarmour #piat #panzerfaust #50mm #littlejohn
The Cast Cavalier - Tank Design and Development Armoured Archives 2021-12-27 | A look at the work done to try and rivet and bolt cast and plate armour together during WW2 and the subsequent firing trials undertaken at Shoeburyness to establish whether it would work or not. The cast fronted Cavalier is I believe a new discovery and previously unknown and an interesting if a brief missing part on British armour designI chose to go with this new layout if anyone is wondering simply as the aspect ratios of the original photos would not fit youtube, and so i had 3 choices, enlarge but crop out stuff, have black borders which i hate, or create a background. - let me know if u like it or hate it belowSource material: WO 194 - 1428National Archives - kew#Tanks #ww2 #worldwartwo #cromwell1 #cavalier #british #tank #armour #armor #UK #Cruiser #Ranges #Trials #Cromwell #Experimental #Metallurgical #Fredsmum #warthunder #worldoftanks #castarmour #cast
Cromwell 2 - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2021-12-17 | A look at the design and development of the Cromwell II, this tank is part of the regular A27M family, although only 2 were ever made and over the years it’s often been mixed up with other projects or forgotten about. Hopefully his video will put some fact straight and highlight an interesting vehicle in the Cromwell family.While various uses of cromwell II have been circulated around in the past there was never any clear documentation of this name, we can now confirm this vehicle is cromwell 2 and the name rercorded in period print.
The Hunter - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2021-12-02 | A look at the design and development of the Hunter heavy tank by Rheem during the early 1950’s. A design study to replace the American T43 The Hunter used sofisticated gun and armour system but was never built.facebook.com/ArmorandCavalryCollection#coldwar #Hunter #Tanks #USA #MilitaryVehicles #Beastssister #design #Concept #rockets #experimental #Rheem
Braithwaites A/T 1 - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2021-11-11 | A look at the design and development of the A/T 1 tanks made by Braithwaite’s & Co of Newport in Wales during the early 1940’s. Designed and built as a requirement for a tank to land on enemy shores from deployment at sea and fight without preparation the vehicles were made and tested in Wales but never saw active service and none remain today. #ww2 #Covenanter #Tanks #Wales #MilitaryVehicles #Beastssister #Barryisland #Concept #amphibious #experimental #braithwaite #design #neptuneworks #UK #Newport #floating #british
ASTRON - Chick & Hen Concept Tank - Tank Design & Theory Armoured Archives 2021-10-21 | A look at the Chick & Hen tank by Continental Motors, a multipart machine that could be put together or taken apart in the field and was supported by a series of smaller modules that could transform into a variety of combat platforms. f: facebook.com/TheArmouredArchivesSources: Firepower: A History of the American Heavy TankBook by R. P. Hunnicutt;Original brochure by Contiental MotorsLiquid guns - Kew©Armoured Archives#Astron #XWeapon #Tanks #ColdWar #MilitaryVehicles #Beastssister #tanks #Concept #wtf #experimental #tank #design #Continentalmotors #USA #Amercian
Tortoise vs Panther - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2021-09-24 | A look at the testing of the Tortoise’s 32 Pounder gun against a Captured Panther Ausf A at Lulworth in the later 1940’s. This was not an attempt to justify Tortoise rather to evaluate the 20 pound er and 32 pounder guns for the next generation of tanks in the UK as well as comparisons between turreted and limited traverse vehicles. * please note that following the videos release the date of the APDS test should read: 28/6/45 and the final APDS round vs 50 degrees is 4885 not 5885 as per typo. (source A.R.D Terminal Ballistics Report No 16/46)Sources:Tortoise development and costs folder Kew NA#tanks #Tortoise #A39 #Testing #Lulworth #Panther #Armour #fredsmum #WW2 #20PDR #32pounder #british #design
Thank you everybody! Armoured Archives 2021-09-23 | Just a quick shoutout to thank the follower, fans, friends and well-wishers who helped us overcome a google bot strike which threatened to end our channel, We could not have done it without you guys, you’re the best.
Ardeer Aggie - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2021-09-15 | A look at the Ardeer Aggie guns tested in world was 2, culminating in the largest gun fitted to a British tank at this time, the 9.5-inch Aggie. This video will look at a few of the reasons it was created, tests done, explain how they worked as well as reveal a fact that 99% of tank fans were not aware of and a mistake commonly repeated. Sources:Ardeer Aggie design papers NA Special tanks to Lauren & Criag & Listy#ww2 #tank #avre #chuchill #fredsmum #ardeer #aggie #concept #experimental #biggun #boom #hankley #I.C.I
Chimera 1955 - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2021-09-02 | A look at the design and ideas drawn up as part of project Chimera. An STT project only the Chimera was a design solution for a very light vehicel to replace the BAT in 1955. Chimera was the result of the study course and was very light, small and farily agile and like most STT projects the work was stored should such a solution ever be required. Added into WOT as the Manticore, several errors between the plans given and what was presented resulted in a underperfoming vehicle at the time Sources:Project Chimera Workbook and presentation folderBovington Archives#tanks #worldoftanks #Chimera #Concept #STT #Schooloftanktechnology #Manticore #fredsmum #wtf #premium #experimental #tank #british #design
A23 - Tank Design & Development Armoured Archives 2021-08-15 | A look at one of the most elusive of Britain’s WW2 tank projects, the A23 Heavy Cruiser. This Vehicle, which was an amalgamation of the A.22 Churchill Infantry tank and what would become the A.27 heavy Cruiser Cromwell, was proposed and considered in the early war years however its dependency on certain other vehicles to be deemed satisfactory ended its development and it’s not believed any further work was done.Disclaimer: Very little remains on this project, 2 pages of specifications and various footnotes in the minutes, therefore all drawings are done based on the known other vehicles and drawings based on merging those two. These drawings should not be taken as accurate or factual as no evidence remains to compare them and are done purely to help the viewer gain a picture of the possibilities. Should more evidence come to light one day of detailed drawings the A.23 videos will of course be updated and reworked. Sources:A.23 specifications from the 10th TANK Board minutesA.23 mentions from later undated minutes. #A23 #HeavyCruiser #Churchill #Vauxhalls #cromwell #Tank #fredsmum #design #concept #tankboard #experimental
Caliban - Tank Design & Conception Armoured Archives 2021-08-13 | A look at the design and ideas drawn up as part of project Caliban. An STT project only the Caliban was a design solution to overcome a series of problems facing tanks in the 1950s and 60s'. Caliban was the result of the study course which resulted in a heavily armoured light tank able to fire nuclear shells. She was never built or officially requested however like most STT projects the work was stored should such a solution ever be required.Sources:Project Caliban Workbook and presentation folderBovington Archives#tanks #worldoftanks #Caliban #Concept #STT #Schooloftanktechnology #160mm #fredsmum #wtf #premium #experimental #tank #british #design
