Comparing: Großtraktor - Krupp vs. M2 Medium Tank

This experimental combat vehicle was developed by the Krupp company as a medium tank. By 1929, two prototypes were manufactured from non-armor steel. They underwent trials in the Soviet Union from 1930 through 1933. The trials revealed multiple faults, and the vehicle never saw service. However, the results of vehicle development were later used by German engineers.

The only medium tank to be adopted by the US Army during the interwar period. The vehicle was equipped with a 37 mm gun and six 7.62 mm machineguns, four of which were mounted on rotating fire units. The two non-rotating machineguns were placed on the front of the hull. Despite unimpressive combat characteristics, the M2A1 became a milestone for American tank development from the time of its inception by virtue of being easily adaptable for mass production. In 1940, 94 vehicles were produced.