Antonov A-40
The Antonov A-40 Krylya Tanka (Russian: крылья танка, meaning "tank wings") was a Soviet attempt to allow a tank to glide onto a battlefield after being towed aloft by an airplane, to support airborne forces or partisans. A prototype was built and tested in 1942, but was found to be unworkable. This vehicle is sometimes called the A-40T or KT.
| A-40 Krylya Tanka | |
|---|---|
| Designer's model of the Antonov A-40 | |
| Role | Glider |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| Designer | Oleg Antonov |
| First flight | 1942 |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Primary user | Soviet Air Force |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | T-60 tank |
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