Monday 2 July 2012

Sherman V - Crab Mine Flail

Here's a picture which ties-in with this morning's book review Churchill's Secret Weapons : The Story of Hobart's Funnies. This is one of the most successful of these specialist vehicles; the Sherman Flail tank.

Sherman V Flail Tank

Sherman V Flail - Stats
Crew  : 5
Weight : 32 tons
Main Weapon : 75 mm Gun
Armour Thickness : Max 50.8mm
Engine : Chrysler A57 multibank, 30 cylinder (445 bhp)
Transmission 5 Forward, 1 Reverse plus auxiliary gear box
Speed : Max 20mph (1.25 mph when flailing)

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