How Buick Built the Fastest Tank of World War II
Автор: Dark Secrets of WARS
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During World War II, no one expected a car company to build one of the deadliest armored vehicles on the battlefield. But that’s exactly what happened when Buick, a division of General Motors, was tasked with creating a high-speed tank destroyer for the U.S. Army.
The result? The legendary M18 Hellcat — the fastest armored fighting vehicle of World War II.
Capable of reaching speeds up to 55 mph (89 km/h), the Hellcat sacrificed heavy armor for unmatched mobility. Its powerful 76mm gun could knock out German Panthers and Tigers, while its speed allowed American crews to strike fast, reposition, and survive. Built in Detroit by engineers more familiar with luxury cars than tanks, the M18 proved that innovation and speed could change battlefield tactics.
In this video, we break down:
Why the U.S. needed a fast tank destroyer
How Buick engineered the Hellcat for extreme speed
The risks crews faced due to its light armor
How it performed in Europe against German forces
This is the story of how a car company shocked the world — and built the fastest tank of WWII.
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