Object 279 Heavy Tank

Experimental prototype.

The Soviet Object 279 was an experimental heavy tank distinguished by an unusual rounded hull and four-track running gear. It explored protection and mobility under demanding battlefield conditions, including nuclear-war assumptions. The design did not enter production. Its history belongs to the final experiments in the heavy-tank category as main battle tanks increasingly displaced separate heavy formations. Its distinctive arrangement attempted to address problems such as mobility on soft ground and protection against severe battlefield effects. That ambition also created mechanical and support complications. Object 279 illustrates an experimental endpoint in separate heavy-tank development, with its striking form reflecting a specific design investigation rather than an operational fleet of tanks that fought in service.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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