My latest collection of 12 tanks photos that combines my love for tanks, machinery and the video game WOT World of tanks. Each photo tells a story, showcasing the beauty and strength of tanks in all their glory. If you're interested in owning these photos or collaborating on projects, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm also available for future opportunities related to war photography.
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Centurion – Everything the British Army learned about tanks in the Second World War was embodied in Centurion, regarded by many as the finest tank of its age. Much of the Centurion`s success lay in its ability to be upgraded with extra armour and bigger guns, without changing its basic structure. In fact, during a twenty year period, the Centurion developed in design from Mark 1 to Mark 13. The Centurion was rushed out to Germany in 1945, but did not arrive in time to see action. Post-war, the Centurion enjoyed great success on the export market. It was purchased by most Commonwealth countries and for armies in Europe and Middle East. The Centurion has seen action all over the world including Vietnam, India, South Africa and parts of the Middle East.
TECHNICAL DATA: Crew 4, Armour 101mm, Top speed 35km, Weight 50tons, Engine Rolls-Royce V12 – 27litre – 600horsepower, Armament 83.8mm main gun & 7.92mm machine gun, Fuel Petrol 1.4 litres/km, Manufacturer Royal Ordnance, Leyland Motors & Vickers, Period of service 1945 still in service.
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Tiger 2 – The Tiger 2 or `Konigstiger` was first used during the Normandy campaign in 1944 and was the most powerful tank on the battlefield at that time. Despite its overwhelming superiority, the tank suffered from fuel shortages and technical problems. The bombing of its factories meant too few where manufactured to have a decisive impact on the war.
TECHNICAL DATA: Crew 5, Armour 180mm, Top Speed 38km/h, Weight 70tons, Armament 88mm main gun & 2 7.92mm MG34 machine guns, Range 170km, Fuel capacity 860litres, In service 1944 – 1945, Manufacturer Henschel und Sohn.
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M48 Patton – The M48 is probably most famous for its use in the Vietnam War in the 1960s, Although there was little tank to action there, the M48 was a powerful detterent and many were used as static guns to support the infantry. The tank was much easier to drive than other tanks of the time. Its automatic gearbox and power-assisted steering meant that the driver did not need to use much physical effort. The M48 was built in vast numbers and used by the United States Army and US Marine Corps; it was also supplied to many of America`s allies. It was introduced in 1952, about the same time as the British Centurion and Soviet T-55.
TECHNICAL DATA: Crew 4, Armour 110mm, Top Speed 42km/h, Weight 46tones, Engine Continental V12 – 29.4 litre – 810 horsepower, Armament 90mm main gun & 1 50mm machine gun and 1 30mm machine gun, Fuel Petrol 1.13 litres/km, Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation USA, Period of service 1953 – still in.
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Leopard – The Leopard is a small and light, very different from the big German tanks of the Second World War. It first appeared in 1963, demonstrating that the German Army had changed its thinking, now believing that mobility was more important than heavy armour and guns. Brilliantly engineered, the Leopard is still being modified and improved today. It has been very successful on the export market. Almost every country that used the British Centurion, including Australia & Canada, replaced it with the Leopard. Yet it has never been used in combat, apart from peace-keeping duties in Bosnia & Afghanistan.
TECHNICAL DATA: Crew 4, Armour 70mm, Top speed 64km/h, Weight 40tons, Engine MTU-10cylinder 27.4 liters – 830 horsepower, Armament 106mm main gun & 7.62mm machine gun, Fuel Multifuel 4.8 litres/km, Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Germany, Period of service 1963 still in service.
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Sherman Firefly – The Sherman Firefly was the first Allied tank which was capable of destroying the German Panther or Tiger. Built just in time for the D-Day landings in June 1944, the Firefly`s secret was its gun, a long 76.2mm weapon known as the 17 pounder. The success trials to fot the longer gun to the Firefly were carried out at nearby Lulworth Gunnery School by Colonel George Witheridge. The Firefly had to shoot quickly and accurately to survive, as its armour was much thinner than the heavy German tanks.
TECHNICAL DATA: Crew 4, Armour 75mm, Top speed 35km/h, Weight 35 tones, Engine Chrysler Multibank – 30 cylinder – 21 litres – 370 horsepower, Armament 76.2mm main gun & 30mm machine gun, Fuel Petrol 2.5 litres/km, Manufactured Chrysler Corporation United Kingdom, Period of service 1944 – 1945.
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Panther - When the Germans invaded Russia in June 1941, they were surprised by the quantity and quality of Soviet armour. Hitler ordered that the T-34 be copied and the result was the Panther, which saw action for the first time at Kursk in 1943. The Panther was larger and of much better quality than the T- 34. The Panther’s suspension system was more complicated than that of the Russian T-34, involving torsion bars and 18 overlapping road wheels on each side. Wide tracks spread the Panther’s weight when traveling over soft ground. Its 75mm gun was a vast improvement on the Russian equivalent. Production of the Panther was slow and there were never enough of them to make a serious difference to the fighting in Russia, Italy or North West Europe.
TECHNICAL DATA: Crew 5, Armour 80mm, Top speed 55km/h, Weight 44 tones, Armament 7.5cm KwK 42L/70 & 2 7.92mm MG 34 machine guns. Manufactured Germany.
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Jagdtiger – Jagdtiger was the largest and at over 70 tones, heaviest tracked vehicle to fight in the Second World War. The front armour was almost 20cm thick and completely proof against all Allied tank and anti-tank guns. A well camouflaged Jagdtiger in a static position could inflict major damage on Allied tanks. Only about 85 of the 150 Jagdtigers ordered were ever manufactured. The tank was plagued by breakdowns and a number of losses resulted from crew members inexperience.
TECHNICAL DATA: Crew 6, Armour 200mm, Top speed 20km/h, Weight 75 tones, Armament 128mm main gun & 7.92mm MG 34 machine gun, Range 170km, Fuel capacity 860 litres, In service 1944 – 1945, manufacturer Nibelungenwerke Germany.
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KV1B2 – Large, crude but very effective when used in large numbers the KV series heavy tanks came as a great surprise to the Germans who had nothing to match them in 1941. When German forces invaded the USSR in June 1941 they enjoyed astounding success. Five months later they were encountering strong resistance and new weapons such as the KV-1 tank. Named in honour of Marsha Klementi Voroshilov, chief of Stalin`s Red Army since 1925 the KV-1 design dated from before the war, but the first successful model appeared in 1940.
TECHINAL DATA: Crew 5, Armour 106mm, Top speed 34km/h, Weight 47 tons, Armament 76.2mm main gun & 7.62mm Mgs, Fuel capacity 600 litres, Manufactured Soviet State Arsenal, Service dates 1940 – 1945.
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Tiger - The Tiger I is arguably the most famous tank of the Second World War. The impenetrable armour, powerful gun and huge size of the Tiger made it a legend in its time. It struck terror into the hearts of Allied tank crews when it first appeared in 1942. The armour was 100mm thick at the front, making it impervious to Allied guns. Yet a shot from the 88mm gun could penetrate 100mm armour at ranges of up to 1,000 metres. The tank did have its problems. It was unreliable and caught fire easily. It first went into action on the Eastern Front against Russia, then in North Africa and all other major European battlefronts.
TECHINAL DATA: Crew 5, Armour 102mm, Top speed 40km/h, Weight 57 tones, Armament 88mm main gun & 2 7.92mm machine guns, Produced by Germany.
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Cromwell – The fast Cromwell came into its own in 1944, when the Allied forces began the race across Europe. Its speed came from its powerful Rolls-Royce engine and Christie suspension. Although quick and agile, the Cromwell`s gun and armour were already out of date by the time the vehicle was ready for action. This is because the tank was first designed in 1942, but it took two years to iron out mechanical problems.
TECHNICAL DATA: Crew 5, Armour 76mm, Top speed 56km/h, Weight 28tons, Engine Rolls-Royce V12 – 27litre – 600 horse power, Armament 75mm main gun & 2 7.92mm machine guns, Fuel petrol 3.9 litres, Manufacturer Leyland Motors United Kingdom, period of service 1942 -1952.
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Churchill Crocodile – The armour on the front of a Churchill is much thicker than the Tiger`s, making it an incredible strong tank. It was slow, but had an amazing ability to climb, which proved useful in the hills of Tunisia and Italy. Named after Britain`s wartime Prime Minister, the Churchill first appeared in 1941, but it was riddled with mechanical problems. The much improved Mark 7 came out in 1943. The Churchill Crocodile was adapted as a flame-thrower and used from D-Day onwards. Although a deadly weapon, it was vital to use the flame gun within 30 minutes of the gas pressure being raised, otherwise it would leak away and the gun would fail.
TECHNICAL DATA: Crew 5, Armour 152mm, Top speed 24km/h, Weight 40tones, Engine Bedford 12 cylinder – 21 litres – 350 horsepower, Armament 75mm main gun & 2 7.92mm machine guns, Fuel Petrol 14 litres/km, Manufactured Vauxhall Motors Ltd United Kingdom, Period of service 1941 – 1952.
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