Russian Wheel Tank of WW1 The bizarre "Tsar-tank" was built in 1915. At 40 tons, it was probably … more

Russian Wheel Tank of WW1 The bizarre "Tsar-tank" was built in 1915. At 40 tons, it was probably the largest tank ever made anywhere at the time. Two huge wheels were driven by one 250 hp motor each. Two minor wheels were to the rear. The guns were probably placed outside the wheels. Two prototypes were made, but the insufficient trial (stuck in the mud) and heavy costs closed the project in 1916. The last of the two was dismantled for scrap in 1923. Less