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Mark IV

The Mark IV entered service in May 1917 and was the most prolific tank of the First World War….

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Renault FT

The Renault FT (often known as the FT-17) was the first tank to have its armament inside a fully rotating turret….

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Mark V

Although similar in appearance to earlier models the Mark V was a much better tank, more powerful and easier to drive….

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TOG II*

Weighing 80 tons the TOG II* is the heaviest tank in the Museum. It was designed on the premise that World War II would evolve in the same way as the First World War….

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T-72

The T-72 is the most widely used main battle tank in the world. It has been manufactured in six countries, is in service with the armies of 35 nations and has fought in all the major wars of the last 20 years….

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T-34/85

In 1941 the powerful T-34/76 had been a shock to the invading Germans, but by 1943 it was outmatched by newer German tanks….

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Chieftain

Britain’s Main Battle Tank for twenty years, Chieftain was one of the first true Main Battle Tanks, designed to replace both medium and heavy tanks in front line service….

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Mark II

The dire situation in April 1917 saw unarmoured, training tanks go into combat: the Mark II. …

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Centurion

Designed before the end of the Second World War, the Centurion is often believed to be the epitome of the tank. …

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Viking

The BvS 10 (known as the Viking All-Terrain Vehicle) was developed by Hagglunds Vehicle (now BAE Systems Hagglunds) for the UK Royal Marines….

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Hornsby Tractor

The oldest item in The Tank Museum is the Hornsby tracklayer or tractor, Little Caterpillar – a steam-powered tracked vehicle, trialled by the War Office for potential use in a combat situation.  …

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M4 Sherman

As an all-round, general purpose tank, the Sherman was one of the best tanks of the Second World War….

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M548

If you’ve ever been to The Tank Museum during the school holidays or attended an event, you’ll have seen this vehicle giving rides in the arena – the M548. …

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