Obiekt 279
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The Obiekt 279, or Object 279, was a Soviet experimental heavy tank developed at the end of 1959.
Obiekt 279 in the Kubinka Tank Museum
An Object 279 prototype on display at the Kubinka Tank Museum
Czech hedgehog
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The Czech hedgehog is a static anti-tank obstacle defense made of metal angle beams or I-beams. It is similar in shape to metal knucklebones, although on a much larger scale. The hedgehog is very effe
Obiekt 279
…practically along the whole track length provided for increased cross-country capabilities on swampy terrain, soft soils and area full of cut trees, Czech hedgehogs, and other antitank obstacles. The tank was equipped with the powerful 1000 hp 2DG-8M diesel engine, enabling the 60 metric ton tank to attain 55 km/h…
Czech hedgehogs deployed at the Stachelberg fortress in the Czech Republic
Ancient Roman sudes arranged to resemble a Czech hedgehog
Examples of Czech hedgehogs deployed on the Atlantic Wall in the vicinity of Calais
Entry point of the West Berlin S-Bahn into East Berlin near the Berlin Wall in Liesenstrasse/Gartenstrasse, 1980