Development of tank since 1918; comparison made of modern 10-ton tank, which uses about 250 hp to propel it at speeds up to 45 mph while carrying armor, guns, ammunition, men, and equipment amounting to from 30% to 40% of its gross weight, with 10-ton commercial tractor; need for cheaper initial cost of automotive weapons seen. (See also Automotive Industries v 80 n 6 Feb 11 1939 p 160-1)
Automotive ordnance
Soc Automotive Engrs -- J
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 44 , n 5
1939
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English
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