Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Bob Semple Tank

Largely recognized as one of the worst tank designs built. The Bob Semple tank was named after the minister of public works of New Zealand. The tank did however act as a morale booster but the army rejected the vehicle and the tanks were converted back into tractors.
Variants:
1.
Name: Bob Semple Tank
Type: Improvised
Origin: New Zealand
Year: 1942
Produced: 4

Length: 4.2 Meters
Width: 2.7 Meters
Height: 3.3 Meters
Weight: 25401 Kilograms
Speed: 24 km/h

Crew: 8

Primary Armament:
-7.92 mm Bren
Secondary Armament:
-7.92 mm Bren (5)

Gun Flexibility: ???°

Armor:
-Hull
20.7 mm Front*
20.7 mm Side *
8 mm Rear
8 mm Top
8 mm Bottom
-Turret
20.7 mm Front*
20.7 mm Side*
20.7 mm Rear*
8 mm Top

Sources:
http://www.aviarmor.net/tww2/tractors/nz/bob_semple.htm
http://ftr-wot.blogspot.com/2013/04/worst-tanks-ever-made.html
http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=945
http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/NewZealand/Bob_Semple_Tank.php

*12.7 mm spaced included

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