T29 중전차 | |
| 국가 | 미국 |
| 형식 | 중전차 |
| 설계 | 1944–1945 |
| 내장 | 8 |
Tthe 중전차 T29 1944년 3월 독일의 Tiger II 중전차에 대항하기 위해 시작된 미국 중전차 프로젝트였다. T29는 유럽 전쟁에 맞춰 준비되지 않았지만 전후 엔지니어에게 포병 및 자동차 부품에 엔지니어링 개념을 적용할 수 있는 기회를 제공했습니다.
소스: T29 중전차 ― 위키피디아
| T-29 Heavy Tank Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | 맷 로어 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 181 |
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The “Hull-Down” Master
Tthe T29 중전차 was a massive experimental vehicle developed in 1944 to counter the German Tiger II (King Tiger). While the M26 Pershing was a capable machine, it lacked the raw protection and high-velocity firepower needed to reliably knock out heavy German armor from a distance. The T29 solved this by taking a lengthened Pershing chassis and mounting an enormous, heavily armored turret. Although it arrived too late to see combat in WWII, it became the foundation for American heavy tank development during the early Cold War.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (T29) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Experimental Heavy Tank |
| 승무원 | 6 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Assistant Driver, 2 Loaders) |
| 주무장 | 105 mm T5E1 High-Velocity Gun |
| 보조 무장 | 2 × .50 cal M2HB (Coaxial), 1 × .50 cal (AA), 1 × .30 cal (Bow) |
| Turret Armor | 203 mm (Front) / 279 mm (Gun Mantlet) |
| Hull Armor | 102 mm (Frontal Glacis, highly sloped) |
| 동력 장치 | Ford GAC V12 (750 hp) |
| Max Speed | 35 km/h (approx. 22 mph) |
| Combat Weight | 64.2 metric tons |
Design Highlights & Variants
- The “Mickey Mouse” Ears (T29E3): The T29E3 variant is famous for its massive coincidence rangefinder, which protruded from the sides of the turret like “ears.” This allowed the gunner to accurately gauge the distance to targets at extreme ranges.
- Two Loaders: Because the 105mm ammunition was so heavy and utilized a two-piece charge system, the T29 required two loaders to maintain a competitive rate of fire.
- The “Hydro-Drive” Experiment: The T29 series tested advanced transmissions and steering systems that were significantly easier to operate than contemporary tanks, paving the way for the “Cross-Drive” transmissions used in modern MBTs.
- The T30 and T34 Cousins: The T29 was developed alongside the T30 (armed with a 155mm gun) and the T34 (armed with a 120mm gun adapted from an anti-aircraft cannon), creating a family of “super-heavy” prototypes.
Post-War Legacy
- Foundation for the M103: The lessons learned from the T29 turret and the T34’s 120mm gun directly led to the development of the M103 중전차, the last heavy tank to serve with the U.S. Army and Marines.
- Surviving Examples: Despite only eight prototypes being built, several survive today. You can still see one at the U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning).
- A Design Dead-End: The T29 eventually proved that “bigger and heavier” had hit a ceiling; the future of American armor moved toward the more balanced Main Battle Tank (MBT) concept seen in the M48 and M60 Patton series.
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