old warriors at peace 3/3
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shadowpieman (12/12/2015) [-] 
The first picture depicts a T28GMC as it was found in a wooded clearing at Fort Belvoir in 1974 before it was given a cosmetic restoration and put on display. The picture i put up shows the same tank at APG in January 1946.
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pocketstooheavy (12/13/2015) [-] No it's not. The first one is a T28.
Significantly smaller than the T95.
Significantly smaller than the T95.
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shadowpieman (12/13/2015) [-] Since i am a lazy bastard, ill repost the comment i made earlier explaining the T28/T95 which are the same thing. In March 1944, the T28 was re-designated as 105mm Gum Motor Carriage T95 but in June 1946 it was re-designated again to "Superheavy tank, T28." It's combat weight was to be 95 tons and to carry this weight it used four sets of tracks instead of two. The outer track units could be removed and towed behind the vehicle when in confined areas or when being transported.
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teetwentyeight (12/13/2015) [-]
Common misconception. The T28 and the T95 are the same vehicle. It has a pair of add-on tracks that aren't attached in the first picture, which, when attached, makes it look a lot bigger.
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shadowpieman (12/12/2015) [-] Absolutely, i adore all types of military vehicles especially those from WW2. Really enjoyed these comps that you have made and ill probably do more vehicle profiles like the T28 for these other AFV in the comps.
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commandwolf (12/12/2015) [-] We used to have one of the only fully built models on display at the Patton Museum.
It was quite the beast.
It was quite the beast.
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shadowpieman (12/12/2015) [-] Its the same one depicted. There was only 2 pilot models of the T28 and thats the only surviving one as the other was scrapped in 1950. If i recall correctly, it is now on display at Fort Benning.
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commandwolf (12/13/2015) [-] Sadly, yes. They took the Home of the Armor away from Fort Knox.
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shadowpieman (12/12/2015) [-] If you want to know more, i can describe in detail how the track/suspension units worked for detachment. As i explained to OP, i REALLY enjoy this kind of stuff, i would be more than happy to explain more about AFVs.
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shadowpieman (12/12/2015) [-] What a coincidence. My love for all things military began when my dad introduced me to the Tiger 1 in a book about WW2 tanks. Since then, i have been obsessed over this stuff.
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stupidgandulf (12/12/2015) [-] What a lovely tank (When the transmissions doesn't ****** up)
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shadowpieman (12/12/2015) [-] Even without mentioning the transmission issues with the tank, the Tiger was still a notoriously maintenance heavy tank as was with almost all of the mid-late war German tanks.
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stupidgandulf (12/12/2015) [-] Yeah and it was worse for the Könisgtiger. And i'm not speaking when they had to put it on a train.
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shadowpieman (12/12/2015) [-] Regardless of the numerous problems with the German AFVs, they are still awesome machines.
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shadowpieman (12/12/2015) [-] They are the same thing. In March 1944, the T28 was re-designated as 105mm Gum Motor Carriage T95 but in June 1946 it was re-designated again to "Superheavy tank, T28." It's combat weight was to be 95 tons and to carry this weight it used four sets of tracks instead of two. The outer track units could be removed and towed behind the vehicle when in confined areas or when being transported.
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potatorgue (12/13/2015) [-] T95 is a T28 with an extra set of tracks. Pretty sure thats the only distinction
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vilememory (12/12/2015) [-] Did I not do good? Did I not serve you well? Emperor, why have you abandoned me? I did all that you asked of me Emperor. Emperor... how did I fail you? Why won't you answer me?
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krazzykidd (12/13/2015) [-] If I remember correctly, this one is not a warrior at peace. This one is a warrior waiting to return to war. Pulled from a bog, almost perfect, it is merely waiting.
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dingdongpancakes (12/13/2015) [-] From the markings on the tank she was captured by the Whermarcht or Hungarian forces and used against the Soviets
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krazzykidd (12/13/2015) [-] She was a trophy tank captured by the Germans. They dumped her in a bog during their retreat.
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metalheadsunite (12/13/2015) [-]
t 34 never seem to die. kinda like the russians over all
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beastybaconman (12/13/2015) [-] I'd love to find an old tank out in the woods like that, gotta drag it home and rebuild it.
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someofficer (12/13/2015) [-] You see Comerade, when you put tank in trees enemy will not see you because you have become Tree
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smug (12/13/2015) [-]
as usual, Tank Types:
1. T28 (with 1 set of tracks) US prototype, not the soviet medium tank
2. IS-2
3. Type 59 / T-54
4. M3 stuart
5. Centurion
6. M60 Patton
7. M41 Walker bulldog
8. Type 95 / T-54
9. T-34-76 probably
10. M4A1 Sherman probably
11. T-54 original turret
12. M4A2 or A3 probably
13. Panzerkampfwagen II
damn the M4 Sherman and it's million variants
1. T28 (with 1 set of tracks) US prototype, not the soviet medium tank
2. IS-2
3. Type 59 / T-54
4. M3 stuart
5. Centurion
6. M60 Patton
7. M41 Walker bulldog
8. Type 95 / T-54
9. T-34-76 probably
10. M4A1 Sherman probably
11. T-54 original turret
12. M4A2 or A3 probably
13. Panzerkampfwagen II
damn the M4 Sherman and it's million variants
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smug (12/13/2015) [-] From wikipedia
"T-54A and T-54B
In the beginning of the 1950s, something something designer swap. The first decision of the new designer was to fit the 100 mm D-10T tank gun with the STP-1 "Gorizont" vertical stabilizer. The new tank gun received the designation D-10TG and was fitted into the T-54's turret. The new tank received night vision equipment for the driver and was designated T-54A (Ob'yekt 137G). Originally, this had a small muzzle counter-weight, which was later replaced with a fume extractor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-54/55
It could also be a chinese Type 59 wich was a straight copy.
"T-54A and T-54B
In the beginning of the 1950s, something something designer swap. The first decision of the new designer was to fit the 100 mm D-10T tank gun with the STP-1 "Gorizont" vertical stabilizer. The new tank gun received the designation D-10TG and was fitted into the T-54's turret. The new tank received night vision equipment for the driver and was designated T-54A (Ob'yekt 137G). Originally, this had a small muzzle counter-weight, which was later replaced with a fume extractor.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-54/55
It could also be a chinese Type 59 wich was a straight copy.
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kibbleking (12/13/2015) [-] ha lol.
Just tryina make stormfags angry.
I know it's a pz II.
Just tryina make stormfags angry.
I know it's a pz II.
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kibbleking (12/13/2015) [-] I'm with the weaboo investigators and you're under arrest for suspected anime.
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ironstorm (01/02/2016) [-] T-35-76 (76mm gun) pulled out of swamp.
They managed to get it's engine running.
They managed to get it's engine running.
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creamymcgee (12/13/2015) [-] These are my favorite comps I've ever seen on FJ. I would love to see more stuff like this.
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randomuploads (12/12/2015) [-]
such a shame too.. I really like IS-3 turret design, from an armour perspective it's almost perfect. But you're right, it was a huge piece of junk.
