The Tortoise is a British tier 9 tank destroyer. The development of this assault tank began in Great Britain in 1942. The design was finalized by February 1944, and an order was placed for 25 vehicles. However, by the fall of 1947 only five tanks had been manufactured.
How good is the armor of the tortoise?
At first glance the 228/152/101 armor values make the Tortoise appear to have more armor than it actually has. At tier 9 these armor values could be excellent, however the thickest parts of the armor are easily avoidable due to the large size of the Tortoise or they simply are not angled enough to stop most tier 9/tier 10 tank guns.
What tier is the A39 Tortoise?
The Tortoise is a British tier 9 tank destroyer. The development of this assault tank began in Great Britain in 1942. The design was finalized by February 1944, and an order was placed for 25 vehicles. However, by the fall of 1947 only five tanks had been manufactured. The A39 Tortoise is the heaviest and last…
Is the tortoise a Tier 9 tank destroyer?
Sitting at tier 9 in the British tank destroyer tank line is the Tortoise, which as it’s name suggests is not a very agile tank destroyer. Due to this very limited mobility the Tortoise’s closest comparison is another tier 9 tank destroyer in the form of the T95.
What is the Tortoise heavy assault tank?
(April 2009) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The Tortoise heavy assault tank (A39) was a British heavy assault gun design developed during the Second World War, but never put into mass production.
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Are there any tortoises in the UK?
One of the six prototype Tortoises constructed of mild steel has been preserved at The Tank Museum in Bovington, England. The vehicle is in running condition. A 2011 overhaul saw it running under its own power for the first time since the 1950s.
