Mk 3 Centurion 169041

Mk 3 Centurion 169041

The Australian Mk 3 Centurion 169041 was nicknamed "The Atomic Tank" due to it surviving a 9.1kt blast from 460 meters away. The tank was simply driven off after the test and went on to spend another 23 years in service, including time in the Vietnam war.

Previous Fact Next Fact
Categories: MilitaryWeapons

Latest FactRepublic Video

15 Most Controversial & Costly Blunders in History

Sponsored Links