tank [2]

Armed and armored vehicle mounted on track shoes.

hatch

Small opening on the turret that the crew uses to enter and leave the tank.

fume extractor

Device that disperses fumes and gas resulting from cannon fire and prevents them from entering the tank.

track shoe

Chain of articulated track runners between the wheels and the ground; it allows the tank to move over uneven terrain.

armored plate

Metal plate covering the armor for greater protection.

armor

Metal covering used to protect against dangers such as light projectiles, shell bursts and radiation.

turret

Pivoting armored enclosure that houses the tank’s weaponry and aiming devices.

cannon

Piece of artillery used to fire shells (projectiles).

headlight

Lamp on the front of the vehicle to light up the space in front.

periscopic sight

Optical device used to target an object separated from the observer by an obstacle.

smoke bomb discharger

Launching device used to shroud the tank in artificial smoke to conceal a change in its firing position.

machine gun

Automatic weapon that fires in bursts.

gunner’s sight

Optical device with mirrors used by the gunner to survey the ground ahead from inside the tank.

antenna

Device that emits and receives radio waves.

track link

One of a series of articulated pieces that forms the track shoe.

sprocket wheel

Motor wheel with teeth that drives the track shoe.

engine

Device converting the combustion of fuel and air into mechanical energy.

wheel

One of the circular devices that support the tank and stretch and align the track shoe.

fuel tank

Armored reservoir for the fuel powering the vehicle.

driver’s seat

Seat occupied by the tank driver.

ammunition stowage

Compartments used to store projectiles.

commander’s seat

Position occupied by the tank commander, who directs combat operations.