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tank 
Armed and armored vehicle mounted on track shoes.
sprocket wheel 
Motor wheel with teeth that drives the track shoe.
engine 
Device converting the combustion of fuel and air into mechanical energy.
hatch 
Small opening on the turret that the crew uses to enter and leave 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.
wheel 
One of the circular devices that support the tank and stretch and align the track shoe.
track link 
One of a series of articulated pieces that forms the track shoe.
cannon 
Piece of artillery used to fire shells (projectiles).
headlight 
Lamp on the front of the vehicle to light up the space in front.
fuel tank 
Armored reservoir for the fuel powering the vehicle.
driver’s seat 
Seat occupied by the tank driver.
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.
ammunition stowage 
Compartments used to store projectiles.
commander’s seat 
Position occupied by the tank commander, who directs combat operations.
antenna 
Device that emits and receives radio waves.