Tanks on the Autobahn

[Malo83]

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

 

[Kira]

The German regard for lane discipline comes to mind.

 

[gman2304]

It was originally built to tank standards. The Americans were some of the first to use it for tanks……

 

[Passport1]

Saw some of these on flatbed trailers travelling HWY17 from SC to NC a few years ago. Not tanks but pretty odd anyhow.

 

[WobblyElvis]

I would guess that nobody ever brake checks a tank.

 

[mk378]

While fighting WWII in Germany, General Eisenhower saw how useful the Autobahn system was for the home army, and wanted similar roads built here.

 

[Astro14]

I would guess that nobody ever brake checks a tank.

They would only do it once…

 

[Trav]

It was originally built to tank standards. The Americans were some of the first to use it for tanks……

I remember the tanks doing a lot of damage to the roads.

 

[JimPghPA]

I remember the tanks doing a lot of damage to the roads.

Tanks can be fitted with tracks that have rubber that contacts the road so as not to damage roadways.

 

[mk378]

They don't seem to be going that fast. The trucks are limited to 90 or 100 kph and passing the tanks like they're standing still. This is the only time you'll see a truck in the left lane passing anything on the Autobahn.

 

[bullwinkle]

Tanks can be fitted with tracks that have rubber that contacts the road so as not to damage roadways.

Rubber tracks for sure, there would be a LOT more noise on metal tracks, and control at top speed on concrete or asphalt would be basically impossible.

 

[bullwinkle]

They don't seem to be going that fast. The trucks are limited to 90 or 100 kph and passing the tanks like they're standing still. This is the only time you'll see a truck in the left lane passing anything on the Autobahn.

40 MPH is FLYING in a tank, they normally aren’t running that fast.

 

[Trav]

Tanks can be fitted with tracks that have rubber that contacts the road so as not to damage roadways.

Some rubber block tracks are easier on the roads than others. IIRC the ones that did more damage were the heavy tanks in the early - mid 80's mostly in the summer.

 

[vavavroom]

They don't seem to be going that fast. The trucks are limited to 90 or 100 kph and passing the tanks like they're standing still. This is the only time you'll see a truck in the left lane passing anything on the Autobahn.

A Leopard 2's top speed is a hair under 72kmh/45mph.

 

[vavavroom]

Tanks can be fitted with tracks that have rubber that contacts the road so as not to damage roadways.

Rubber track pads are an accessory that can be mounted on metal tracks and segmented and endless rubber band tracks (metal core) are becoming increasingly common. The band tracks are not only less damaging to infrastructure but they also save much weight while increasing performance. They also offer better traction and are quiet. They do have some drawbacks.