2017年8月13日 · The 12TP Engine. During the early part of World War 2 Paxman designed its famous 12 cylinder 600 bhp TP engine. The Company built more than 3,500 TPs, virtually all of which were supplied for main propulsion of British-built tank landing craft. How the engine came to be designated the 'TP' has been a matter of debate. 'Three Pieces'

2025年1月27日 · 12TPM engines powered all the World War 2 British-built diesel-engined tank landing craft which played a major role in the Normandy landings. 3,533 TPMs were built before hostilities ceased: 2,227 by Paxman at Colchester and 1,306 at Renault's British factory at Western Avenue, Park Royal, London W3.

2022年3月7日 · Production of the 12TPM commenced in 1942. 12TPM engines powered all the World War 2 British-built diesel-engined tank landing craft, which played a major role in the Normandy landings. 3,533 TPMs were built before hostilities ceased: 2,227 by Paxman at Colchester and 1,306 at the Renault factory in London.

2022年3月25日 · Sir Harry Ricardo suggested using two of 600 hp Paxman diesel engines instead. This actually ended up as a better system, as the digging and automotive systems could have their own dedicated powerplant. The two Paxman 12TP diesel engines inside the Cultivator No. 6. The resulting machine was a sight to behold.

development of the wartime 12TP engine for tank landing craft and its post-war version, the RPH, for commercial applications; the adoption of direct-injection and four-valve cylinder heads in the early 1950s; the development of the Ventura engine …

Engine: Paxman-Ricardo diesel 12TP + Eletric generator 600 hp 14kph; Armament: 75 mm (2.95 inch) howitzer, QF 2 pdr (40 mm), 4x 0.8 mm LMG; Tank Encylopedia's own rendition of the TOG-1 in 1940. TOG-1, front-left view The TOG-1, low quality photos, other views on trials.

The first call for the 12TP was as the propulsion engine for a large tank needing 600-650 hp where an absolute minimum of space was available. It has been argued that the TP designation stood for "tank propellant", and not "three pieces" as suggested elsewhere.

Na podstawie Danych technicznych MSWojsk przygotowało Warunki techniczne, które zostały zaprezentowane przez przedstawiciela Departamentu V na posiedzeniu KSU 31 marca 1926 roku. Doprecyzowywały one m.in. maksymalną grubość pancerza (25 mm) oraz jego odporność na ogień prowadzony pociskami ppanc kal. 37 mm (powyżej 500 m).

With its excellent anti-tank performance, the TOG 2* is an outstanding tank killer. Old Gang’ to create a massive 81-tonne tank, the TOG (short for The Old Gang!). The first version with sponson-mounted armament wasn’t finished until after the …

The TOG tank was designed to be a versatile war machine, capable of navigating difficult terrain and withstanding attacks. Its armor was strong enough to withstand 47mm anti-tank guns and 105mm howitzers from a distance of 91 meters. The tank’s main gun was impressive, able to penetrate 2.1 meters of reinforced concrete.