J. Walter Christie
American racing driver, engineer and inventor (1865–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Walter Christie (May 6, 1865 – January 11, 1944) was an American engineer and inventor.[1] He is known best for developing the Christie suspension system used for several World War II-era tank designs, most notably the Soviet BT and T-34[2] tanks series, and the United Kingdom Covenanter and Crusader Cruiser tanks, as well as the Comet heavy cruiser tank.[3]
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John Walter Christie | |
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Born | (1865-05-06)May 6, 1865[1] |
Died | January 11, 1944(1944-01-11) (aged 78) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Christie suspension, front wheel drive, BT Tank |
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