![]() Optimistically it was at that time that the projected maximum speed could eventually be increased to 65 km/h. Maximum power output that was achieved was limited to 1000 HP. Even the special design team from Germany, that came to France to assist AMX engineers did not succeed to solve the engine problems. ![]() Unfortunately, problems with the Maybach engine were never completely solved, and the power output never reached desired 1200 HP. ![]() Cast hull was lowered, now under designation surbaissé ("AMX 50 Lowered"), and a new lighter (but also higher) turret was build, the Tourelle D (fourth type turret). In the period from 1956 to 1958, the tank was again redesigned and the weight was diminished to 57.8 metric tonnes. Wargaming wiki: "When up-armored version of the AMX 50 120 reached the weight of 64.7 tonnes, serious problems were encountered with mechanical reliability despite considerable efforts put into reinforcing the suspension. However, it was to suffer cancellation in the late 1950s due to unfavourable economic and political circumstances combined with delays in development." It was proposed as, in succession, the French medium, heavy, and main battle tank and incorporated many advanced features. Wikipedia: "The AMX 50 (official designation) or AMX-50 was a French heavy tank designed in the immediate post Second World War period. It is generally uncommon to see in battles. It was added in Update 3.6, with the new line of French tanks. The AMX 50 B is obtained from the AMX 50 100. Only one finished prototype of this variant was built." Despite the fact that the Maybach engine power provided just 1,000 h.p., specialists from the German Gruppe M company were looking for a solution that would allow the vehicle to reach a speed of up to 65 km/h. A new oscillating turret with a 120-mm gun was also mounted on the vehicle. By 1958, the AMX 50 B received a number of improvements, including a low-profile cast hull and torsion-bar suspension. ![]() ![]() In-game description: "Developed starting in 1951 by DEFA, the state weapons design bureau. The AMX 50 B is a French Tier 10 heavy tank. ![]()
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