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T29 sunkusis bakas
Šalies	Jav
Tipas	Sunkusis bakas
Skirtos	1944–1945
Pastatytas	8

2007 Sunkusis bakas T29 buvo amerikiečių sunkiųjų tankų projektas, pradėtas 1944 m. Kovo mėn., Siekiant kovoti su vokiečių "Tiger II" sunkiojo tanko išvaizda. T29 nebuvo laiku pasirengęs karui Europoje, tačiau jis suteikė pokario inžinieriams galimybes pritaikyti inžinerines koncepcijas artilerijos ir automobilių komponentams.

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T-29 Heavy Tank Walk Around
Fotografas	Matt Flegal
Lokalizavimo	Nežinoti
Nuotraukos	181

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The “Hull-Down” Master

2007 T29 sunkusis bakas 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)
Vaidmenį	Experimental Heavy Tank
Įgulos	6 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Assistant Driver, 2 Loaders)
Main Armament	105 mm T5E1 High-Velocity Gun
Secondary Armament	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)
Jėgainė	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 sunkusis bakas, 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.