Mendeleyev Tank

The Mendeleyev tank was a Russian pre-First World War heavy armored-vehicle proposal associated with Vasiliy Mendeleyev. Its immense weight, heavy gun concept, and elaborate engineering remained on paper. No operational vehicle resulted, so it represents an early speculative approach to armored warfare rather than a Russian tank that served on the fronts of the First World War.

The proposed vehicle mounted a heavy naval-style gun in a large armored box, with tracks underneath and suspension intended to vary hull height. Its projected protection and mass were far beyond the practical armored cars then available to Russia. Developing such a machine would have required manufacturing, transport, and power arrangements not demonstrated by the drawings. The proposal remained a design study, illustrating how early engineers imagined a mobile fortress before battle experience established more workable tank dimensions and layouts.

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 1914, Global Empires, 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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