A7V - Wikipedia
The Sturmpanzerwagen A7V was a heavy tank introduced by Germany in 1918 during World War I. One hundred chassis were ordered in early 1917, ten to be finished as fighting vehicles with armoured bodies, and the remainder as Überlandwagen cargo carriers. [2] The number to be armoured was later increased to 20.
Sturmpanzerwagen A7V - Tank Encyclopedia
Dec 30, 2016 · The Sturmpanzerwagen A7V was the only operational German-built tank of the war. It was a lumbering beast with rather poor mobility.
Mephisto (tank) - Wikipedia
Mephisto is a World War I German tank, the only surviving example of an A7V. In April 1918, during a German attack at Villers-Bretonneux on the Western Front, it became stuck in a shell-hole and was abandoned by its crew. It was recovered by Allied troops about three months later and, after the war, taken to Australia as a trophy.
Überlandwagen Geländewagen A7V - Tank Encyclopedia
Dec 16, 2016 · The Überlandwagen or Geländewagen A7V was a WWI supply carrier built by the Germans using the same chassis as that of the A7V tank.
Flakpanzer A7V - Tank Encyclopedia
Dec 9, 2016 · The A7V Flakpanzer is the earliest recorded tracked anti-aircraft vehicle in history. The fate of these machines is unknown. It is possible that they were captured by the Allies and scrapped or they were dismantled and the parts were used for other things.
The World's Rarest Tank: The History Behind Germany's WW1 A7V ...
Sep 27, 2023 · The German A7V Sturmpanzerwagen was a monster of World War I that could carry a lot of personnel and ammunition. Here's everything we know about it.
A7V: The First Panzer – The Tank Museum - WAR HISTORY ONLINE
Jun 28, 2017 · The British Mk I tank was unleashed during the Battle of The Somme in September 1916 – but the Germans were much slower to develop an armored fighting vehicle of their own: the A7V.
The First German Tank – The A7V Sturmpanzerwagen
The A7V or “Sturmpanzerwagen A7V” was the first German Tank and saw action in the later stages of the First World War. The rather unusual name of the tank was directly derived from a transport department in the war ministry, notably the department 7.
Sturmpanzerwagen A7V Armored Fighting Vehicle / Tank - Military Factory
Jul 31, 2019 · The A7V was born through a boxy, armored hull superstructure fitted atop the modified tracked components of a Holt tractor. The result was a vehicle that appeared to have no true front end - the only telltale sign being its 57mm field gun fitted at the bow.
Sturmpanzerwagen A7V (1917)
The A7V was committed mostly on open terrains and roads, just like armored cars, were its speed and armament could reveal its true potential. Last but not least, the A7Vs were all hand-built and of great manufacture quality (and very high cost).