TANK OF THE WEEK: Saladin

[The Tank Museum]

A well-armed, highly mobile reconnaissance vehicle. Based on experience during WWII, British designers concluded that a 6-wheel drive armoured car would be ideal. It was powered by a Rolls Royce engine, linked to a fluid flywheel and pre-selector gearbox, similar chassis to the Saracen and 4 of the 6 wheels that steer…Click the image for more info...