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  2. Vickers A1E1 Independent - Wikipedia

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    In 1928, the rear of the tank was modified to strengthen it. [3] At the same time, a new design of brake-block was fitted. [3] The transmission was also heavily reworked. [5] The tank was the subject of industrial and political espionage, the plans ending up in the Soviet Union, where they may have influenced the design of the T-28 and T-35 tanks.

  3. Architecture of the oil tanker - Wikipedia

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    Oil tankers generally have from 8 to 12 tanks. [1] Each tank is split into two or three independent compartments by fore-and-aft bulkheads. [1] The tanks are numbered with tank one being the forwardmost. Individual compartments are referred to by the tank number and the athwartships position, such as "one port", "three starboard", or "six ...

  4. Engineering drawing abbreviations and symbols - Wikipedia

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    Room temperature is sometimes abbreviated "RT" within tables of specs for finishing operations (plating, painting, etc.). RTP: release to production: The issuance of a drawing from the engineering/design activity to the production activity. In other words, the event when a draft becomes a completed, official document.

  5. VK 45.02 (P) - Wikipedia

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    The VK 45.02 (P) was the official designation for an unsuccessful heavy tank project designed by Ferdinand Porsche in Nazi Germany during World War II to compete with Henschel's design. [1] Development of this vehicle started in April 1942, with two design variants (Ausf. A and Ausf. B) incorporating different features.

  6. MasterSpec - Wikipedia

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    Master guide technical specifications in three-part CSI format along with editor's notes (instructions) and cross-references to Evaluations. Drawing Coordination Checklist: - Checklist of items to coordinate section with the drawings. Specification Coordination Checklist - Checklist of items to coordinate this section with other sections.

  7. Saab 35 Draken - Wikipedia

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    Fpl 35-5 was the first aircraft built to Saab 35A-series specifications. It featured an original Rolls-Royce Avon Mk.48A (RM6BE) engine and had the same afterburner and tail as the J 35A1 (Adam short) variant. Later it was modified to Saab 35D standard and acted as the Saab 35H demonstrator during the Swiss trials. [22] Fpl 35-6

  8. Neubaufahrzeug - Wikipedia

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    Three more tanks were built in 1936 with proper armor, all mounting Krupp's turret design. The sub-turrets were also redesigned by a third contractor. [4] The Neubaufahrzeug was intended to fulfill the role of a medium tank in Germany's developing armored force, but it proved to have too many problems with its front drive and aero-engine for ...

  9. Battle of Thermopylae - Wikipedia

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    After the battle, Xerxes was curious as to what the Greeks had been trying to do (presumably because they had had so few men) and had some Arcadian deserters interrogated in his presence. The answer was: all the other men were participating in the Olympic Games. When Xerxes asked what the prize was for the winner, the answer was: "an olive-wreath".