Quote:
Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
Bah I know the T34 was a good tank, the suspension design alone was revolutionary.
I love Russian hardwear. However one on one the Panther is a better tank, its just that it was usualy 24 on 1.
|
The T34's suspension was a Christie design was it not? 1920's American engineer. Anyway. It certainly was a good tank. Though not as good a fighting machine as either the Tigers or Panthers. You have only to ask which vehicle one would rather be in in combat to see the truth staring you in the face. However it didn't matter which vehicle was better. In an industrial war of attrition the side that has a massive numerical advantage is likely to win, wether their stuff is better or not. As combat vehicles, in relation to Tigers and Panthers the T34's and Shermans, were indeed junk. Death traps in fact. But it didn't matter because the allies and the Russians in particular could afford the casualties necessary to attrit the German to the point of collapse.
The T34 was like a Lada in comparison toe a 600. Both in terms of capability and in terms of numbers produced.
- Peter.
__________________
2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S