HOW LONG CAN tanks last?

Propane tanks are built for the long haul: on average, a high quality, properly maintained galvanized aboveground propane tank or propane cylinder should last 30 years or more, while some aluminum and composite cylinders can last even longer.

How long did T-34 last?

Are water tanks worth it?

Are rainwater tanks worth it? Well consider that a maintained rainwater tank can last up to 30 years and over that time can provide significant savings on your water bills, help our water shortage crisis and provide you with fresh water during times of water restrictions and droughts.

Who still uses T-34?

Today it can still be found in arsenals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vietnam, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Yemen, North Korea, the Republic of Congo, Cuba, Laos, Mali and Namibia. Having fought against the United States and its allies in Korea and Cuba, the T-34’s American lineage is, however, less well known.

How long can a tank last in combat?

I read a Cold War study that estimated the average life expectancy of a tank in combat… 3 and a half minutes. What they were saying was that if the enemy was shooting at you, you were probably about to die. I imagine WWII was similar.

What was the average weight of a tank in WW2?

By 1945, typical medium tanks had maximum armor over 60 mm thick, with guns in the 75–85 mm (3.0–3.3-inch) range and weights of 30 to 45 t (30 to 44 long tons). Light tanks, which dominated most armies early in the war, gradually disappeared from front-line service.

What were some trends in World War II tank design?

One trend seen in World War II was the usage of older, lighter tank chassis to mount larger weapons in fixed casemates, as self-propelled guns, tank destroyers or assault guns.

What type of tanks did the Soviet Union use in WW2?

At the start of World War II the most common tank in Soviet service was the T-26 (derived from the Vickers 6-ton), lightly armoured and armed with a 45 mm gun capable of penetrating most German tanks at normal combat ranges.