ARL 44 Tank: Unveiling the specifications and operations of a heavy tank turned tank destroyer
A French heavy tank converted to tank destroyer, ARL 44, appeared after World War II but had problems with its performance. Early in its military life, the 48-ton vehicle with a 575 horsepower engine, a 90mm SA 45 cannon, and other weapons had mishaps. ARL 44 was decommissioned in 1954 after being replaced by the M47 Patton in 1953.