a name begining with a `C`

crusader, cromwell, churchill,centaur,comet, centurion, Conqueror, cheiftan and now challenger.


Interesting.


now , why is this?

Oh and another thing:

British Self Propelled guns are named after positions in the church. This started with the American M7 105mm self propelled howitzer. This had a .50 cal machine gun ring which looked like a pulpit. This lead to British troops nicknaming the vehicle "Priest". Subsequent SP guns included the Bishop, the Canadian-built Sexton (a 25-pounder on a Grant chassis), and the post-war Abbot.

Interesting, never noticed that before!

And, you don't have to double post, just edit your first.

yeah well i didn`t think , i just posted it

so does anyone have any theories as to why the names begin with a C?

This is some huge conspiracy now?

I'm sure whoever names them likes names that begin with C or something. It's nothing more than that.

Edit: FV101 Scorpion?

[edit on 31-12-2005 by Kasra]

LOL

its not a conspiracy - its a question as to `why`

Why not? Probably just a coincedance. No conspiracy, nothing.

Or..........the reptillians did it. Either ones good.

For British naming nomenclature, the use of 'C' stems from tanks originating from the Cruiser line of 1939-1940

Cruiser, Convenator, Cromwell, Centaur, Crusader, Comet, Challenger, Centurion and Chieftain.

Exceptions to this are the Churchill and Conqueror which were classed as "infantry" tanks I believe.

also, tracked apc's (or something similar) are all named with S's:

Scimitar, Samaritan, Scorpion, Sabre, Striker etc etc

Army website

A very big Gold Star to Windchester, as he hit the nail on the head.

Prior to the 30's when Brit tank design took off, tanks were considered by many to be little more than land going battleships or landcruisers.

The Churchill family of tanks were indeed dedicated 'close' infantry support vehicles - much like the German Sturmgeschutze.

The Conqueror on the other hand, was just another huge main battle tank along the lines of 'bigger is beautiful' but, had it ever reached the front line, it is debatable as to whether it would have needed infantry to support it or would it be able to support the infantry.

Huh, I've never noticed that before. Quite unusual, good find. =P

I guess you have to have some guidelines for naming tanks...

Theres a reason why all American tanks are named after generals.

Same with German tanks being named after animals.

Most westerners dont know what Russian tanks are called besides their designation, but crews do nickname them things.

the scimitar, scorpian and sabre are all light tanks and carry a crew of three and no infantry the striker fires anti tank missiles and the samaritan is a an armoured ambulance hardly what i'd call an apc. i realise that mistakes are easy to make but if you are going to link a website it would be a good idea to read the website first.

Hmm, nothing really here, I guess it goes along with why NATO named all Soviet fighters beginning with "F" such as Fagot, Frogfoot, Fulcrum, Flanker, Foxbat, Foxhound(just to name a few). Same goes for bombers with "b". And transports go with "C" right? Attack helicopters with "H".

Shattered OUT...

[edit on 15-1-2006 by ShatteredSkies]

Actually ShatteredSkies, they're not. Fighters, I mean. The 'Frogfoot' is a Ground Attack Aircraft and not a fighter.

Sorry, but I just love being pedantic, don't you?




[edit on 24-1-2006 by fritz]

well, on that last one, Soviet planes tended to earn thier designations long before NATO would know for certain what roles they would serve.

As for the "C"s, It's British tradition to keep things in a series starting with the same letter. This goes onto ship types, or at least I know it used to. Armored vehicles (read:things not quite tanks) seem to have picked up the designation of "S".

Frankly, I think it's a good system, as it tends to lend itself to more interesting names.

Carrion, Crusher, Cauteriser, Cleaver, Cannible, Cancer, Cthulhu?

Except the latest APC is called Warrior

maybe they wanted to differintiate APCs from other armored vehicles? Or were afraid of naming a troop carrier "Sausage".
Anyhow, it's probrably a good bet that the next one will be named "Wizard", or "Warlock", or "Wrestler" or something.

The Saracen, Stalwart, Saladin and Salamander (RAF fire tender) all share a common Alvis chassis and power train which probably explains why they share a common initial.

Here's the funniest tank joke I ever heard:

Q: How do you stop a French tank?

A: Shoot the guy pushing it!