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... played a crucial role in shaping future U.S. tank designs by addressing key design challenges, and the program itself would grow to dominate 1950s American conceptual tank design.
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Pavel “Carpaticus” Alexe
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Pavel “Carpaticus” Alexe
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
... played a crucial role in shaping future U.S. tank designs by addressing key design challenges, and the program itself would grow to dominate 1950s American conceptual tank design.
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Pavel “Carpaticus” Alexe
An article by Harold Biondo
Illustrated by Pavel “Carpaticus” Alexe
The M-1 was one of seven medium tank concepts put forward, and was the most conventional of those designs. It was comparable in performance, size, and armament to the T48 Medium Tank. The Question Mark concepts, though originally never intended for production...
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The M-1 was one of seven medium tank concepts put forward, and was the most conventional of those designs. It was comparable in performance, size, and armament to the T48 Medium Tank. The Question Mark concepts, though originally never intended for production...
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
In 1952, the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal launched Operation Question Mark, an initiative aimed at exploring new concepts for AFV design. This project sought to stimulate discussion on future tank development by presenting a series of innovative proposals.
It would have probably faded into obscurity if not for a single surviving drawing of it.
An article by Roshindow
Illustrated by Pavel ‘Carpaticus’ Alexe
An article by Roshindow
Illustrated by Pavel ‘Carpaticus’ Alexe
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It would have probably faded into obscurity if not for a single surviving drawing of it.
An article by Roshindow
Illustrated by Pavel ‘Carpaticus’ Alexe
An article by Roshindow
Illustrated by Pavel ‘Carpaticus’ Alexe
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The Second World War was filled with various projects that remained at the prototype stage. Many of these would have likely been forgotten due to a lack of documentation and photographs.
The Second World War was filled with various projects that remained at the prototype stage. Many of these would have likely been forgotten due to a lack of documentation and photographs.
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The Second World War was filled with various projects that remained at the prototype stage. Many of these would have likely been forgotten due to a lack of documentation and photographs.
The Second World War was filled with various projects that remained at the prototype stage. Many of these would have likely been forgotten due to a lack of documentation and photographs.
...the acquisition was cancelled and the Peruvian Army had to keep using the ancient T-55 and AMX-13.
An article by Darren Hazes
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
An article by Darren Hazes
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
...the acquisition was cancelled and the Peruvian Army had to keep using the ancient T-55 and AMX-13.
An article by Darren Hazes
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
An article by Darren Hazes
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
The MBT-2000 that ‘’won’’ the competition did not even meet the basic technical requirements laid out, nor could it be delivered in time with the needed changes to match it. It would turn out the tanks were not even bought and, after both national and international fallout...
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The MBT-2000 that ‘’won’’ the competition did not even meet the basic technical requirements laid out, nor could it be delivered in time with the needed changes to match it. It would turn out the tanks were not even bought and, after both national and international fallout...
The Peruvian MBT-2000s were a result of a program to match the Chilean Leopard 2A4s and to replace the outdated T-55 and AMX-13 tank fleet of the country. However, the process would be troubled with corruption and tampering with requirements.
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The Peruvian MBT-2000s were a result of a program to match the Chilean Leopard 2A4s and to replace the outdated T-55 and AMX-13 tank fleet of the country. However, the process would be troubled with corruption and tampering with requirements.
But, as virtually nobody knew about the acquisition, the ensuing fallout was severe. News outlets managed to dig up information on the acquisition process in mere days and would heavily criticize it.
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
But, as virtually nobody knew about the acquisition, the ensuing fallout was severe. News outlets managed to dig up information on the acquisition process in mere days and would heavily criticize it.
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On 8th December 2009, five Chinese MBT-2000s rolled down on the Independence Day Parade in Peru before a crowd of surprised civilians and officials. After the parade, the President would state that these were going to be the Peruvian Army's new tanks.
On 8th December 2009, five Chinese MBT-2000s rolled down on the Independence Day Parade in Peru before a crowd of surprised civilians and officials. After the parade, the President would state that these were going to be the Peruvian Army's new tanks.
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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On 8th December 2009, five Chinese MBT-2000s rolled down on the Independence Day Parade in Peru before a crowd of surprised civilians and officials. After the parade, the President would state that these were going to be the Peruvian Army's new tanks.
On 8th December 2009, five Chinese MBT-2000s rolled down on the Independence Day Parade in Peru before a crowd of surprised civilians and officials. After the parade, the President would state that these were going to be the Peruvian Army's new tanks.
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on Imperial Japan's tracked armored personnel carrier, the often forgotten Type 1 Ho-Ki !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on Imperial Japan's tracked armored personnel carrier, the often forgotten Type 1 Ho-Ki !
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on Imperial Japan's tracked armored personnel carrier, the often forgotten Type 1 Ho-Ki !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, our article on Imperial Japan's tracked armored personnel carrier, the often forgotten Type 1 Ho-Ki !
Only a small batch of C2Vs were built before cancellation. With no sense in scrapping them, the completed vehicles entered Army service, where they were eventually deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), the Iraq War of 2003 to 2011.
An article by Mark Nash
Illustrated by Guidoum Djilali
An article by Mark Nash
Illustrated by Guidoum Djilali
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Only a small batch of C2Vs were built before cancellation. With no sense in scrapping them, the completed vehicles entered Army service, where they were eventually deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), the Iraq War of 2003 to 2011.
An article by Mark Nash
Illustrated by Guidoum Djilali
An article by Mark Nash
Illustrated by Guidoum Djilali
Based on the M993 common chassis, the M4 was set for full-scale production in the mid-1990s, however, it was not to be. The M4 was one of many prospective vehicle projects canceled during a mass cull of development programs that occurred in 2001.
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Based on the M993 common chassis, the M4 was set for full-scale production in the mid-1990s, however, it was not to be. The M4 was one of many prospective vehicle projects canceled during a mass cull of development programs that occurred in 2001.
It was intended to replace the aging M113-based M577 and M1068 ) and provide an automated tactical command post for mobile armored operations. In this capacity, it would work alongside M1 Abrams and M2/M3 Bradley-equipped armored platoons.
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
It was intended to replace the aging M113-based M577 and M1068 ) and provide an automated tactical command post for mobile armored operations. In this capacity, it would work alongside M1 Abrams and M2/M3 Bradley-equipped armored platoons.
these vehicles are equipped with advanced communication systems and other technology to perform the following four primary functions; information gathering, decision-making, surveillance, and data transfer.
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
these vehicles are equipped with advanced communication systems and other technology to perform the following four primary functions; information gathering, decision-making, surveillance, and data transfer.
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The M4 Command & Control Vehicle, shortened to C2V, was a command and communications vehicle developed for the US military during the mid-1990s. Designed to function as mobile command centers for field operations...
The M4 Command & Control Vehicle, shortened to C2V, was a command and communications vehicle developed for the US military during the mid-1990s. Designed to function as mobile command centers for field operations...
December 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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The M4 Command & Control Vehicle, shortened to C2V, was a command and communications vehicle developed for the US military during the mid-1990s. Designed to function as mobile command centers for field operations...
The M4 Command & Control Vehicle, shortened to C2V, was a command and communications vehicle developed for the US military during the mid-1990s. Designed to function as mobile command centers for field operations...
Its counterpart was another Praga-designed infantry tank, the P-II-b. Unfortunately, the P-II-a fell short of the requirements, and lost to Škoda, whose Š-II-a became the LT vz. 35.
An article by Danilo Keller
Illustrated by djiali14213
An article by Danilo Keller
Illustrated by djiali14213
December 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Its counterpart was another Praga-designed infantry tank, the P-II-b. Unfortunately, the P-II-a fell short of the requirements, and lost to Škoda, whose Š-II-a became the LT vz. 35.
An article by Danilo Keller
Illustrated by djiali14213
An article by Danilo Keller
Illustrated by djiali14213
The company responsible for the LT vz. 34, ČKD, attempted to satisfy the growing appetites of the military by producing the P-II-a, a tracked armored fighting vehicle based on the P-II (LT vz. 34) that was meant to meet the requirements of category II-a, the Army’s cavalry tank program.
December 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The company responsible for the LT vz. 34, ČKD, attempted to satisfy the growing appetites of the military by producing the P-II-a, a tracked armored fighting vehicle based on the P-II (LT vz. 34) that was meant to meet the requirements of category II-a, the Army’s cavalry tank program.
The first tankettes were a disappointment and, although the LT vz. 34’s were well-liked, the Army could not afford to stand still, so new requirements were made for the next generation of tanks.
December 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The first tankettes were a disappointment and, although the LT vz. 34’s were well-liked, the Army could not afford to stand still, so new requirements were made for the next generation of tanks.
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During the dawn of the mechanization of the Czechoslovak Army, the Army’s armored forces quickly grew in size, first with the adoption of the Tč vz. 33 tankette, followed by the acquisition of 50 LT vz. 34 light tanks.
During the dawn of the mechanization of the Czechoslovak Army, the Army’s armored forces quickly grew in size, first with the adoption of the Tč vz. 33 tankette, followed by the acquisition of 50 LT vz. 34 light tanks.
December 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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During the dawn of the mechanization of the Czechoslovak Army, the Army’s armored forces quickly grew in size, first with the adoption of the Tč vz. 33 tankette, followed by the acquisition of 50 LT vz. 34 light tanks.
During the dawn of the mechanization of the Czechoslovak Army, the Army’s armored forces quickly grew in size, first with the adoption of the Tč vz. 33 tankette, followed by the acquisition of 50 LT vz. 34 light tanks.
As a result, its role as Spain’s main battle tank was short-lived and overshadowed by its successor.
An article by Javier Sánchez
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
An article by Javier Sánchez
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
December 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As a result, its role as Spain’s main battle tank was short-lived and overshadowed by its successor.
An article by Javier Sánchez
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
An article by Javier Sánchez
Illustrated by Ardhya ‘Vesp’ Anargha
While it was envisioned as a stopgap measure to modernize Spain’s armored units, the Leopard 2A4 mostly served as a training platform for tank crews and as an introduction to the more advanced Leopardo 2E.
December 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
While it was envisioned as a stopgap measure to modernize Spain’s armored units, the Leopard 2A4 mostly served as a training platform for tank crews and as an introduction to the more advanced Leopardo 2E.
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The Leopard 2A4 was the first Leopard to enter service with the Spanish Army, acquired as part of the initial steps of the Programa Coraza.
The Leopard 2A4 was the first Leopard to enter service with the Spanish Army, acquired as part of the initial steps of the Programa Coraza.
December 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The Leopard 2A4 was the first Leopard to enter service with the Spanish Army, acquired as part of the initial steps of the Programa Coraza.
The Leopard 2A4 was the first Leopard to enter service with the Spanish Army, acquired as part of the initial steps of the Programa Coraza.
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the StuG III ausf C and D, some of the lastest models of the StuG around for Operation Barbarossa in 1941 !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the StuG III ausf C and D, some of the lastest models of the StuG around for Operation Barbarossa in 1941 !
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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In today's #FlashbackFriday, the StuG III ausf C and D, some of the lastest models of the StuG around for Operation Barbarossa in 1941 !
In today's #FlashbackFriday, the StuG III ausf C and D, some of the lastest models of the StuG around for Operation Barbarossa in 1941 !
One such vehicle was the Yugoslavian Light Tank M3 with 15 cm sIG 33.
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by David Bocquelet
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by David Bocquelet
December 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
One such vehicle was the Yugoslavian Light Tank M3 with 15 cm sIG 33.
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by David Bocquelet
An article by Marko Pantelic
Illustrated by David Bocquelet