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"Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." - Yang Wen-li
Many features of the MBT-70 were ahead of their time. The vehicle used an advanced hydropneumatic suspension system that allowed for fast cross-country speeds even though it was to weigh 45 tonnes (50 short tons). The suspension could be raised or lowered on command by the driver, down to put the bottom of the tank just over 4 inches (100 mm) from the ground, or up to 28 inches (710 mm) for cross-country running.
The MBT-70 was designed with a low silhouette, unlike the M60, one of the tallest tanks ever built. The MBT-70 ended up very low, just over 6 feet (1.8 m) from the floor to the turret-roof. This left no room in the hull for the driver, who had to be moved into the turret. He was located in a cupola which was geared to rotate so that he was always looking in the same direction even if the turret turned. He could also spin the cupola around, so the tank could be driven backwards at full speed.
Type Main battle tank
Place of origin United States
West Germany
Production history
Number built 14 (prototypes and pilots)
Specifications
Weight 50.4 tonnes (49.6 long tons; 55.6 short tons)
Length 9.1 metres (29 ft 10 in)
Width 3.51 metres (11 ft 6 in)
Height 1.99 to 2.59 m (6 ft 6 in to 8 ft 6 in)
Crew 3
Armor spaced armor
Main
armament
152 mm XM-150E5 (MBT-70)
120 mm gun (KPz-70)
Secondary
armament
20 mm cannon
7.62 mm machine gun
Engine 1,500 horsepower (1,100 kW).
Transmission Renk HSWL354
Suspension hydropneumatic
Fuel capacity 1300 litres (343 gallons)
Operational
range
644 km (400 miles)
Speed 69 km/h (43 mph)
Nice tank and good Description :)
Nice...I like this one.
You and that MBT-70, The poor driver must be so nauseous.
Whenever I see those American 152mm guns I can only laugh.
Awesome tank! I have that as my background picture on my PC!
Laughable tank.