Antonov A-40
Soviet winged tank prototype (1930-1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Soviet amphibious jet, see Beriev A-40. For the Soviet ground-attack aircraft nicknamed "The Flying Tank", see Ilyushin Il-2.
The Antonov A-40 Krylya Tanka (Russian: крылья танка, meaning "tank wings") was a Soviet attempt to allow a tank to glide onto a battlefield after being towed aloft by an airplane, to support airborne forces or partisans.[1] A prototype was built and tested in 1942, but was found to be unworkable. This vehicle is sometimes called the A-40T or KT.
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Quick Facts A-40 Krylya Tanka, Role ...
A-40 Krylya Tanka | |
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Designer's model of the Antonov A-40 | |
Role | Glider |
Manufacturer | Antonov |
Designer | Oleg Antonov |
First flight | 1942 |
Status | Cancelled |
Primary user | Soviet Air Force |
Number built | 1 |
Developed from | T-60 tank |
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