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tank
Armed and armored vehicle mounted on track shoes.
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.
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.