What A Tanker

What a Tanker! is a miniatures game of WWII tank combat for 2 to many players. Each player takes command of between one and a few tanks and enters battle. Rules for tanks and equipment of multiple nations are included and games can be played as part of a campaign with rules for your crew’s ‘career’ progression.

What a tank game?

A tank or meat shield is a character class commonly seen in co-op video games such as real-time strategy games, role-playing games, fighting games, multiplayer online battle arenas and MUDs. The tank acts as the de facto leader of the group by pulling and holding monsters’ attention.

What is a tanker tank?

A tanker (or tank ship or tankship) is a ship designed to transport or store liquids or gases in bulk. Major types of tankship include the oil tanker, the chemical tanker, and gas carrier. Tankers also carry commodities such as vegetable oils, molasses and wine.

Why is it called a tank?

The name ‘tank’ came from British attempts to ensure the secrecy of the new weapons under the guise of water tanks. During the First World War, Britain began the serious development of the tank. Britain used tanks in combat for the first time in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on 15 September 1916.

What is the role of a tank?

tank, any heavily armed and armoured combat vehicle that moves on two endless metal chains called tracks. Tanks are essentially weapons platforms that make the weapons mounted in them more effective by their cross-country mobility and by the protection they provide for their crews.

How much do a tank cost?

M1 Abrams Manufacturer Lima Army Tank Plant (since 1980) Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant (1982–1996) Unit cost US$6.21 million (M1A2 / FY99) Estimated in 2016 as US$8.92 million (with inflation adjustment) Produced 1979–present No. built approx. 10,288.

What does a tanker carry?

Most tankers carry either crude oil from oil fields to refineries or petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, or petrochemical feedstock from refineries to distribution centres.

Is a tanker a cargo ship?

Specialized cargo ship types Specialized types of cargo vessels include container ships and bulk carriers (technically tankers of all sizes are cargo ships, although they are routinely thought of as a separate category).

How long is a tanker?

These are ISO-compliant dimensions. Front axle weight (FAW) tankers trucks typically have a length of 39.03 feet, a width of 8.2 feet and a depth of 11.15 feet. These tanker trucks typically have a tank volume between 396 gallons and 792 gallons.

Do tanks have bathrooms?

Tanks do not have any bathroom facilities. You obviously cannot leave your tank in the presence of the enemy, which is where tanks are actually working. Therefore, soldiers have to become creative when the nature calls. They usually use empty water bottles or ammo boxes.

Are tanks still used?

Today the tank still remains a key part of most militaries. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies there are 60,000 tanks in active service worldwide.

Who commands a tank?

The 2 M1 Abrams tanks have a full crew (1 commander, 1 gunner, 1 loader and 1 driver). The Company Commander (a Captain) acts as the tank commander for one of the tanks, while the Executive Officer (the company’s second-in-command) commands the second.

Are tanks street legal?

Tanks generally aren’t street-legal, so owners usually drive them off-road or on other private property. Some say local authorities sometimes make exceptions for parades, a quick test drive or a trip to the gas station. Tank owners point out that criminals have hardly ever used tanks for nefarious purposes.

Do tank crews carry guns?

Starting with the firearms, the Hussars carry a British Army standard L22A2 carbine. The carbine is mainly issued to vehicle crews, aircraft pilots and artillery crews due to its portability and size. The weapon provides tankers with enough firepower in out-of-vehicle operations.

How are tanks used in battle?

Tanks work in concert with infantry in urban warfare by deploying them ahead of the platoon. When engaging enemy infantry, tanks can provide covering fire on the battlefield. Conversely, tanks can spearhead attacks when infantry are deployed in personnel carriers.

Is it illegal to own a tank?

Can You Legally Own a Tank? Yes, civilians can legally own tanks. There are hundreds to thousands of used tanks available for purchase online. As most tanks cannot drive on the highway, the tank needs to be delivered on a trailer.

What engines do tanks use?

The M1 Tank Engine The M1 uses a 1,500-horsepower gas turbine engine to achieve high mobility. Gas turbine engines have a much better power-to-weight ratio than reciprocating engines.

How fast can a tank go?

Believe it or not, tanks can actually move at about 25 miles per hour on flat terrain and up to 45 miles per hour on roads! Some tanks have even gone as fast as 60 to 70 miles per hour for short periods of time.

Why are tankers mostly used?

Tankers are a very vital cog in the entire global marine cargo operation. Mammoth and huge, they help ferry bulk loads of commodities and materials across the world which keeps maintaining continuity in the other industrial and commercial operations.

How much fuel does a supertanker use?

Most ship engines have been designed for top speeds ranging between 20 and 25 knots per hour, which is between 23 and 28 miles per hour. A Panamax container ship can consume 63,000 gallons of marine fuel per day at that speed.

How many tankers are there in the world?

As of April 2020, there were 810 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) worldwide.Number of crude oil tankers worldwide as of April 2020 by type. Characteristic Number of vessels Suezmax 571 Small dirty tanker 83 Dirty Panamax 78.

How long are tanker ships?

The most common length is in the range of 300 to 330 meters. Ultra Large Crude Carrier. Capacity exceeding 320,000 dwt. The largest tankers ever built have a deadweight of over 550,000 dwt.

What are the types of tanker?

Tankers can be divided into the following types: oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers and combination carriers. Crude oil tanker is an oil tanker engaged in the trade of crude oil. Product tanker is an oil tanker engaged in the trade of oil other than crude oil.

How many tanks can a ship carry?

A Liberty ship could carry 440 Light Tanks or 260 Medium Tanks. If the Light Tanks were parked next to each other they would cover more than an acre. The Medium Tanks would cover more than an acre. A Liberty ship could carry 390 Personnel Carriers.

How tall is a fuel tanker?

How tall is a fuel tank trailer? A tanker trailer height: 1450-1800mm, 4.7-5.9 feet.

How much fuel do tankers hold?

What is a Road Tanker? Any vehicle or trailer constructed to carry liquid fuel or which carries a tank of 3,000 litres (660 gallons) or more.

How long is fuel truck?

A typical oil tanker semi-trailer has a length of 42.64 feet, a width of 8.2 feet and a depth of 12.14 feet.