Caddy Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 100 years ago today saw the first use in anger of the Tank. my question is what is in your opinion the best tracked vehicle and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) centurion. Edited September 15, 2016 by eddy8men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 The one you get to play with, but not pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 its such a difficult question, by way of tanks it has to be the T34, simple effective and way ahead of anything else on the battle field at the time, ultimate tank, toss up between challenger 2 and leopard 2, best APC, now that is difficult, 432 classic easy to drive fast enough and strong enough, ot90 and BMP fantastic machines plenty of power and go like stink...not the best protection in the world, and I could go on and on, JCB 360 great machine, take your pick on size...i have js130 superb machine has been working for me nearly every day of its 10 years or so with me...she is getting old now and ready for a new one, will likely go for a slightly bigger one next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 I have to admit that I have an absolute love of the Centurion. I love it's design and the fact that it evolved so much. I can't quite say that I have loved working on it as much as Chieftain. Changing a fuel pump on the Meteor was frankly an exercise in pure muscle fatigue as getting the back nut on was nigh on impossible. I still think that it is the best Tank. I do have a soft spot for Chieftain as well. After working on it I think it was a great leap forward from Centurion, and I know that Mike Hayton really rates it. It's also so much easier to work on with the engine pack design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 I'd like to add that I've only worked on them in a museum setting so not reflective of when they were in service, so maybe not the best way to compare them. I will say that I don't like the Russian stuff as I am completely the wrong shape for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 ooh just noticed your a member of duxford, me too, I buy loads of your second hand books for my library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 That I am, but I've hardly been there this year - been difficult to find 30min to myself with a 9 month old let alone a whole day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 That I am, but I've hardly been there this year - been difficult to find 30min to myself with a 9 month old let alone a whole day! know how you feel. I would like to get there more often, and maybe get one or two of the old aircraft at my museum one day. but they would have to be transported or flown to lasham for dismantling and reassembling here, lasham is only 3 miles or so away... hoping to have a jaguar and a Harrier at the museum on the open day... sorry for going off topic guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Hardly a popular thread so I'm not really bothered, quite enjoy going off at a tangent from time to time. How's the Chieftain coming along? If the steering brakes need a rebuild Past Parts can get all the seals and the pistons comparable with mineral oil. Master Cylinders are from a jag so still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 ROlfe my new man starts this month. priority 1 for the museum is the cheiftain looking at least reasonable, so that is going to progress. my machine seems to have spent most of its time doing nothing as apart from rust everything looks not too bad. Its just the boxes I need, the front two off side and and maybe a new long one at the back if we cannot restore the current bent one. thats interesting to know re the parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Apparently the leopard seems to be the best tank. Not that I know a lot about tracked vehicles,just what I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrier barry Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 100 Years of the Tank, 50 Years since the first Tank Top, 500 Years since the first water Tank and 10000 Years since tuTankhamum….. Ha ha !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Since the question is about the best tracked vehicle, rather than the best tank, I feel I can safely and justifiably say CVRT of course! Coming up to 50 years in service, and highly likely to make it to 60 years. Think about it - that would be like using a Sherman in 2003! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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