The "S"-tank

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Here you find the story on the controversial "S"-tank. The last crews being trained in 1996-97 it is no longer used in service. It has made history due to its unique and for its time truly science fiction state of the art technology. It has been heavily critizized and fiercly defended since it has little of compromise in its design. It is a radical and extreme tank down to the last hydraulic pump. Learn more by following the links below to take you further into the world of hydraulics, electronics and autoloaders!

 

 

The idea of the turretless tank

The development and the early years

   

 

 

Comparisons with turreted tanks

Critizism and service record