In order to keep up with troops in the air, it was assumed that a small tank should be towed behind an airplane inside a glider. And while technically feasible, it required an especially small tank to ...

In 1941, the Brits requested from their American allies a tank that could be transported onto the battlefield with a glider – in essence, a flying tank. The idea called for a tank that could be towed ...

The T9 "Locust" light tank was designed during World War II to support airborne operations. The Locust was primarily used for training instead of combat. This was because it was too heavy to be ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? For the last century, the tank has been the decisive arm of land warfare. Heavily ...