NOVA: LAST B-24 Premieres Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9pm ET/8C on PBS (check local listings) www.pbs.org/nova BOSTON, MA – Seventy-four years ago, an American B-24 Liberator bomber known as the Tulsamerican fell from the sky while returning from a mission over Europe … More
Military Vehicles
Military Vehicles Spotlight: Soviet T-34/85 Tank
Restored by Oshkosh Veterans Museum and Education Center. Photographed by John Adams-Graf T-34/85 Main Battle Tank Weight: 70,650 lbs Engine: 1 x V-2-34 12-cylinder Displacement: 844 cu. in. Horsepower: 493 Fuel: Diesel Fuel Capacity: 149 gallons Maximum speed: 33 mph … More
Military Vehicle Spotlight: 1968 M151A1
Restored and photographed by Bob Devaney G-838 M151 Military Utility Tactical Truck (MUTT) Weight: 2,400 lbs Engine: The M151 series used a Ford Motor Co.-designed 4 cylinder motor Displacement: 141.5 cu. in. Horsepower: 71 @ 3,800 rpm Fuel: Gasoline Fuel … More
Merkava Upgrade
The Israel Defense Force is aiming to launch an upgraded version of its combat-proven Merkava Main Battle Tank by 2020. The Merkava Mk.4 has been in service with the IDF since 2004. The tank is capable of carrying eight infantry … More
Contract to support M-ATVs
The US Army is contracting Oshkosh Defense for technical support. The $13.9 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract provides for a number of support activities on the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle family of vehicles. The Oshkosh M-ATV has an empty “curb … More
Hindsight is 20-20
The best time to buy a relic is when you see it! by Harold Ratzburg One of the disadvantages of being an old geezer is that you can look back over the years to see all the mistakes you made, … More
He thought he was just buying a M37
“Bonus” M10 Finds New Home by Stephen Crane When I purchased a 1953 M37 at a local farm estate sale, I was told I could have the trailer that “goes with it.” Though the trailer wasn’t anywhere to be seen … More
New Skin for Armored Vehicles?
Jane’s Defense reports that German defense contractor IBD Deisenroth Engineering (IBD) has disclosed development of a new active armor solution designed to protect main battle tanks and medium to heavy armored fighting platforms against tandem warhead threats. Modern anti-tank weapons often have … More
Military Vehicles Spotlight: M50 “Ontos”
The Marine Corps Mechanized Museum Restoration led by Jerry Cook G-288 M50 Gun Motor Carriage Weight: 19,050 lbs. Engine: GMC 302 6-cylinder Displacement: 301.6 cu. in. Horsepower: 127 @ 3,350 rpm Maximum speed: 30 mph Maximum range: 150 miles … More
Wondering if it can be restored?
You Can Do It! If you are considering whether or not to restore a historic military vehicle, you are not alone. Utilizing resources that include the advertisers in this magazine, thousands of people have successfully completed their projects. So don’t … More