The Armed Forces History Museum in Largo, FL has several, full-sized operational military tanks on display in the museum.
History of the Tank
The history of tanks used in the military evolved over a period of time. In the early days of warfare, the vision of protected mobility was limited due to the technology available. It wasn’t until after the turn of the century that the two were finally able to merge. In 1904, Austria introduced an armoured vehicle that would provide the foundation for the development of what would eventually develop into the armoured tank. Military tanks are used throughout several military branches, including the US Army, US Marine Corps and other military groups around the world. (Article continued below.)
The museum store carries a wide selection of scale models from various manufacturers. Check out the selections below. Our museum is also proud to have several full-sized, operational military tanks on display. We invite you to come experience that which lies at the heart of every hobby enthusiast, the full-sized version of the scale model.
- Chaffee Tank
- Japanese Tank – Type 97 Chi-Ha
- King Tiger Tank
- M3 Lee
- M4 Sherman Tank
- M41 Walker Bulldog Tank
- M46 Patton Tank
- M47 Patton Tank
- M103 Heavy Tank
- Stuart Tank
- T-80 Tank
- Tiger I Tank
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Limitations accompanied this innovative idea of the early 20th century. Mainly, the vehicle was limited to tracks or terrains that were easy to navigate. Various designs gave rise to the “caterpillar” track, which allowed more evenly distribution of the weight of the vehicle. Another benefit offered by this pioneering idea was the added traction it offered as a vehicle. Once the design for the military tank was refined, along with the United States, various countries – including Great Britain, Germany, USSR, Japan, to name a few – began to develop their own versions. Introduced during WW I, the use of military tanks was greatly increased during WW II.
From the earliest vision to present day technology, military tanks have continued to evolve to meet the emerging demands of warfare. Many infamous military tanks have planked our battlefields throughout history and are now available in model form. Many model enthusiasts enjoy, not only collecting and assembling various tank models, they also appreciate the interaction available to them, via the internet, to share with collectors from around the world.
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