The Independent A1E1 was a multi-turreted tank designed by the British armaments manufacturer Vickers during the Interwar period. Although only ever reaching the prototype stage, it influenced many other tank designs.

Design

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The Independent had a central gun turret with the 3 pdr (47 mm) gun. To the front two subsidiary turrets each with a Vickers MG, to the rear two more turrets, again each with a single Vickers MG but able to elevate to engage aircraft.

Production

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A single prototype was produced in 1926.

See also

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The A1E1 design can be seen as a possible influence on

• USSR
  • T-35
  • T-100
  • T-28

• Germany
  • PzKw V, Pzkw VI Neubaufahrzeug

• UK
  • A6/Medium Mk III
  • A9 Cruiser (triple turret)

The Independent tank can be seen at Bovington Tank Museum.

External links

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• A1E1 Vickers Independent

British tanks | Interwar armored fighting vehicles | Medium tanks | Multi-turreted tanks | Vickers