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BTO ( RANK 1.0 ) ( 🇬🇧 Britain ) ( heavy tank ) ( Mark 1 )

🧭 Mark I Tank – Overview and History
The Mark I was the world’s first operational battle tank, developed by Britain in 1916 during World War I to break the deadlock of trench warfare. Its distinctive rhomboid shape and all-around tracks allowed it to cross wide trenches and barbed wire.

Two main variants existed:

"Male" — armed with two 6-pounder naval guns and machine guns.

"Female" — armed only with multiple machine guns.

The Mark I had a crew of 8 and was slow, noisy, and extremely uncomfortable, but it represented a revolutionary leap in land warfare technology.

🛠️ Design and Features
Large rhomboid hull with tracks running around the entire body for maximum trench-crossing ability.

No rotating turret — side sponsons carried the main armament.

Crew compartment had wooden floorboards to reduce slipping, vibrations, and cold from the metal hull.

Armor was thin by later standards but sufficient to stop rifle bullets and shrapnel in 1916.

Communication was done with signal flags or messengers, as radios were not fitted.

⚔️ Combat Use
The Mark I first saw combat at the Battle of the Somme (Flers–Courcelette, September 15, 1916).

It shocked German troops, though many tanks broke down before reaching the front.

Used in small numbers through 1916–1917, improving infantry support.

Paved the way for future tank designs and tactics.

🔧 Notable Features
First operational battle tank in history.

Tracks allowed trench-crossing of up to ~3 m.

Cramped interior, extremely hot and filled with exhaust fumes.

Wooden floor for basic comfort and reduced metal-on-metal contact.




🛠️ Mark I Tank Specifications (Male version)
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| **Parameter** | **Value** |
| ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Type** | Heavy infantry support tank |
| **Crew** | 8 (commander, driver, 2 gearsmen, gunners, loaders) |
| **Weight** | \~28 tons |
| **Armor thickness** | 6–12 mm |
| **Main armament** | 2 × 6-pounder (57 mm) naval guns |
| **Secondary armament** | 4 × .303 Lewis machine guns |
| **Engine** | Daimler 6-cylinder petrol engine |
| **Engine power** | \~105 hp |
| **Max speed (on road)** | \~6 km/h |
| **Operational range** | \~38 km |
| **Suspension** | No conventional suspension (track frame fixed) |
| **Turret type** | None — side sponsons |
| **Radio equipment** | None |