1914: The Russian Tsar Tank - Weirdest Tank Ever Built?

Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more history videos! The Tsar Tank differed from modern tanks in that it did not use caterpillar tracks—rather, it used a tricycle design. The two front spoked wheels were nearly 9 metres (30 ft) in diameter; the rear-mounted third wheel was only 1.5 metres (5 ft) high. The upper cannon turret reached a height of nearly 8 metres (26 ft). The hull was 12 metres (39 ft) wide with two more cannon in sponsons. Additional weapons were also planned under the belly. Each wheel was powered by a 240 hp Maybach engine. Each engine drove a car wheel which transferred power to matching giant wheel by being pressed against its rim.