Landsverk 100
Encyclopedia
Landsverk 100 was a Swedish prototype
tank
in development during World War II
. It had a crew of two, and its armament consisted of a 20 mm gun or one 6.5 mm machine gun
. Top speed was around 55 km/h, and the vehicle weighed almost 5 tons. The Landsverk 100 was never adopted by the Swedish Army
.
Prototype
A prototype is an early sample or model built to test a concept or process or to act as a thing to be replicated or learned from.The word prototype derives from the Greek πρωτότυπον , "primitive form", neutral of πρωτότυπος , "original, primitive", from πρῶτος , "first" and τύπος ,...
tank
Tank
A tank is a tracked, armoured fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat which combines operational mobility, tactical offensive, and defensive capabilities...
in development during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. It had a crew of two, and its armament consisted of a 20 mm gun or one 6.5 mm machine gun
Machine gun
A machine gun is a fully automatic mounted or portable firearm, usually designed to fire rounds in quick succession from an ammunition belt or large-capacity magazine, typically at a rate of several hundred rounds per minute....
. Top speed was around 55 km/h, and the vehicle weighed almost 5 tons. The Landsverk 100 was never adopted by the Swedish Army
Swedish Army
The Swedish Army is one of the oldest standing armies in the world and a branch of the Swedish Armed Forces; it is in charge of land operations. General Sverker Göranson is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Army.- Organization :...
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| Speed (max.) | Armor (max.) | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| 55 km/h | 9 mm | 4.1 x 1.75 x 1.85 m |