A Topic of Tank Suspension
Дата: 05.10.2013 20:28:32
IPaul72: Hello all
I just wanted to open a topic for discussion on various types of suspension on WW2 vehicles.
So let me start by comparing the Interleaved suspension of such tanks as the Tiger and Panther ect as seen below:
As I'm led to believe the interleaved (torsion bar type) proved far superior to the Christie while running across rough terrain keeping the chassis stable, therefore improving the quality of the ride and accuracy of the gun.
In most cases it made for wider tracks on the i.e. the Tiger, which was a spread out the foot print of the tracks and reduced the ground pressure on softer surfaces such as mud.
However, one downside was it was overly complex took to much time to manufacture but took up less space on the chassis such as the Christie system.
I would like to look more into if it was prone to jamming and various ceases hence throwing tracks.
The Christie type suspension of the T-34 based on the Christie type system as seen on the Christie tank here:
Christie suspension type on the other hand was fairly simple compared to the interleaved suspension, this proved more durable at high speeds with its running wheel system.
I dare say it was easier under battle conditions to re track also compared to the interleaved suspension type.
I am now curious as to the responses and discussions this will raise among our community .... Just food for thought!
Feel free to discuss :
Kind Regards
IPaul72
I just wanted to open a topic for discussion on various types of suspension on WW2 vehicles.
So let me start by comparing the Interleaved suspension of such tanks as the Tiger and Panther ect as seen below:
As I'm led to believe the interleaved (torsion bar type) proved far superior to the Christie while running across rough terrain keeping the chassis stable, therefore improving the quality of the ride and accuracy of the gun.
In most cases it made for wider tracks on the i.e. the Tiger, which was a spread out the foot print of the tracks and reduced the ground pressure on softer surfaces such as mud.
However, one downside was it was overly complex took to much time to manufacture but took up less space on the chassis such as the Christie system.
I would like to look more into if it was prone to jamming and various ceases hence throwing tracks.
The Christie type suspension of the T-34 based on the Christie type system as seen on the Christie tank here:
Christie suspension type on the other hand was fairly simple compared to the interleaved suspension, this proved more durable at high speeds with its running wheel system.
I dare say it was easier under battle conditions to re track also compared to the interleaved suspension type.
I am now curious as to the responses and discussions this will raise among our community .... Just food for thought!
Feel free to discuss :
Kind Regards
IPaul72
A Topic of Tank Suspension