TORSION-BAR SUSPENSION
480187
01/01/1948
- Event
- Content
- TORSION-BAR suspension is of great military importance, Col. Colby says, because its large shock-absorbing capacity gives the following advantages:
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Higher sustained speed over adverse battlefield terrain.
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Greater comfort of tank operating personnel and reduction of fatigue.
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More reliable vehicle because components are cushioned from shock.
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More stable firing platform for delivery of effective firepower.
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Improved obstacle-crossing ability.
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Better traction.
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More reliable track operation through the use of the compensator.
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Greater protection because much of the mechanism is behind armor plates.
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- Pages
- 6
- Citation
- Colby, J., "TORSION-BAR SUSPENSION," SAE Technical Paper 480187, 1948, https://doi.org/10.4271/480187.