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Where and when was the flying tank designed and tested?

During the Second World War in the USSR, work was underway to create an aircraft based on the A-40 tank. During flight tests, the tank glider was towed by a TB-3 aircraft and was able to climb to a height of 40 meters. It was assumed that after unhooking the towing cable, the tank should independently plan to the desired point, drop its wings and immediately engage in battle.

The project was closed due to the lack of more powerful tugs, which were needed to solve more important tasks.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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