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The tank

Château du Clos Lucé / Alain Bentejac according to Leonardo da Vinci2004 - 2016

Castle of Clos Lucé

Castle of Clos Lucé
Amboise, France

"This tank, better than elephant, will be able to fear inimical cavalry. Men, armes and posted on machines, will scare the opponent".
Leonardo da Vinci initially thought about having the tank pulled by horses, but the high likelihood of these being frightened by being enclosed in such a tight and noisy space made him change his mind. As a result, he designed an entire system of cogwheels, lantern pinions and cranks to move the tank powered by "8 men". Fitted with cannons all around and a turret, also armed, this equipment was supposed to push aside the enemy.

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  • Title: The tank
  • Creator: Château du Clos Lucé / Alain Bentejac according to Leonardo da Vinci
  • Creator Lifespan: 1954
  • Date: 2004 - 2016
  • Parc Leonardo da Vinci: Château du Clos Lucé
  • Culture: Contemporary
  • Provenance: Château du Clos Lucé
  • Type: Giant Model
  • Rights: Collection Château du Clos Lucé
  • Medium: Oak & metal
Castle of Clos Lucé

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