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Tim R


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Hello Guys


 I have run across some more information on Russian WW1 tank designs, I hope Stoyan/or any body else can shed some light on this for us.


Zhitonoski Tankette (Shield Bearer) was a private venture designed as a one man vehicle with a prone driver/gunner.  Maxim MG in limited traverse barbette in the nose.  License built Italian engine as in KS (Russkiy-Renault Tank).  Though ingenious this vehicle was too much for one man to handle it was not adopted but 16 were built for trials.  Specs:  2.25 tons  Crew: 1 7.62 mm MG  Armor: 10mm Engine: Gasoline, 40 hP, 15 MPH (estimated)


 I found a picture, and with the help of Eugene,he translated its title, to our surprise it was the Shield Bearer.


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Tim R.


 



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"SHCHitonoska"
Any did not build.
The project of the engineer Maksimov, 1919
armour - 10 mm
engine FIAT 40 hp

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Stoyan, does this mean the name is Shchitonoska instead of Zhitonoski????


Thank you for your help!


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Looks like - I think the info you had came from Milsom's book (the sketch is the same), but as that was published in 1970, I'm not surprised at any inaccuracies. Dodgy name, I have to say...

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Tim R wrote:
Stoyan, does this mean the name is Shchitonoska instead of Zhitonoski?.


Correct transcription from Russian on English - SHCHitonoska

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Tim

shchitonoska tank is the drawing you sent me during the summer


no duh I didnt finish reading your post on the bottom

-- Edited by eugene at 01:45, 2005-12-14

-- Edited by eugene at 03:04, 2005-12-14

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Thank You Stoyan.


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