Tag: Military
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Dornier Do 215
Dornier Do 215 The Dornier Do 215 was designed as an export version of the successful Do 17 bomber. Three prototypes were built: The V1 was essentially the same as the Do 17Z ans ws powered by Bramo 323 Fafnir radial engines; The V2 was powered by Gnome-Rhône 14-NO radial engines, while the V3 was… Read more
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Dornier Do 215 in Hungarian Service
Dornier Do 215 in Hungarian Service In 1942, the Royal Hungarian Air Force received ten used Dornier Do 215 aircraft for use as reconnaissance aeroplanes. These consisted of three B-1 and seven B-4s. They were only used for a short time before being relegated to training units towards the end of 1942. Read more
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Lorraine 40t French Medium Tank
Lorraine 40t French Medium Tank The Lorraine 40t was a French medium tank designed to replace the AMX-50 then in development. The AMX-50 project became too heavy once changes were incorporated to increase armour and gun size to combat the IS-3. As a result the Lorraine 40t had thinner armour and rubber road wheels. Armament… Read more