T29 Heavy Tank:
Patton Museum in Ft Knox, Kentucky
Chris Bobo
Patton Museum in Ft Knox, Kentucky
Chris Bobo
Patton Museum in Ft Knox, Kentucky
Chris Bobo
Patton Museum in Ft Knox, Kentucky
Chris Bobo
Was designed to couter the German King Tiger.1 Pilot models were ordered in 1944 and were finished in early 1945.1 Production was authorized, but the Army Ground Forces didn't want such a large tank.1 There were 6 pilots that were delivered in 1947.1
Had basic hull design of T26E3.1 Driver used a joystick and foot-pedal for breaking.1 There were 2 loaders for the 105 mm gun.1
T30 Heavy Tank:
Designed at same time as the T29.1 Pilot models started constructing in April 1945 and were delivered in 1947.1
The 155 mm fired 2 piece (shell and charge) ammunition.1 The loader was helped by a powered rammer.1
T32 Heavy Tank:
Was based on the M26, but with more armor.1 4 pilot models were made in 1945 and 1946.1
Counterweight added to rear of turret.1 The hull front was welded.1
| T29 | T30 | T32 | T34 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 61,2 | 61,2 | 51,2 | 62 |
| Physical Characteristics | ||||
| Weight | 139,000 lb2 62 tons1 63,050 kg1 |
145,000 lb2 106 tons1 108,112 kg1 |
120,000 lb2 53.6 tons1 54,432 kg1 |
141,000 lb2 |
| Length w/gun | 25'1,2 7.62 m1 |
24' 2 9/16"2, 25'1 7.62 m1 |
25' 2 3/8"2, 23' 3"1 7.07 m1 |
24' 2 9/16"2 |
| Length w/o gun | ||||
| Height | 10' 7"1,2 3.23 m1 |
10' 6 7/8"2, 10' 7"1 3.23 m1 |
9' 1"1 2.78 m1 |
10' 6 7/8"2 |
| Width | 12' 6"1,2 3.81 m1 |
12' 6"1,2 3.81 m1 |
11' 6"1, 12' 4.25"2 3.51 m1 |
12' 6"2 |
| Ground clearance | ||||
| Ground contact length | ||||
| Ground pressure | ||||
| Turret ring diameter | ||||
| Armament | ||||
| Main | 105 mm2 105 mm T5E21 |
155 mm2 155 mm T71 |
90 mm2 90 mm T15E11 |
120 mm2 |
| Secondary | ||||
| MG | 4: MG2 2: 12.7 mm (.50 cal) MG1 |
3: MG2 | 3: MG2 12.7 mm (.50 cal) MG1 2: 7.62 mm (.30 cal) MG1 |
3: MG2 |
| Side arms | ||||
| Quantity | ||||
| Main | ||||
| Secondary | ||||
| MG | ||||
| Side arms | ||||
| Armor Thickness (mm) | 2" - 4"2 | 2" - 4"2 | 2031 2" - 5"2 |
2" - 4"2 |
| Hull Front, Upper | ||||
| Hull Front, Lower | ||||
| Hull Sides, Upper | ||||
| Hull Sides, Lower | ||||
| Hull Rear | ||||
| Hull Top | ||||
| Hull Bottom | ||||
| Turret Front | ||||
| Turret Sides | ||||
| Turret Rear | ||||
| Turret Top | ||||
| Engine (Make / Model) | Ford GAC1,2 | Continental AV-1790-31,2 | Ford GAC1,2 | Continental AV-1790-32 |
| Transmission | Cross-Drive1 | Cross-Drive1 | ||
| Capacity | ||||
| Performance | ||||
| Traverse | ||||
| Max Speed | 22 mph1,2 34 kph1 |
17 mph1, 22 mph2 27 kph1 |
22 mph1,2 36 kph1 |
22 mph2 |
| Cross Country | ||||
| Road radius | ||||
| Turning Radius | ||||
| Elevation Limits | ||||
| Fording depth | ||||
| Trench crossing | ||||
| Vertical Obstacle | ||||
| Suspension (Type) | ||||
| Wheels each side | 8x21 | 7x21 | ||
| Return rollers each side | 61 | 61 | ||
| Track length | ||||
| Tires | ||||
| Track width | ||||
| Track centers/tread | ||||
| Production | 61 |
Sources:
- The Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles - The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles From 1915 to the Present Day, General Editor: Christopher F. Foss, 2002
- Tanks of the World, 1915-1945, Peter Chamberlain, Chris Ellis, 1972
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