Tank

From the classical world, Leonardo took up again and reworked the idea of a covered, armored carriage in the shape of a tortoise. In his design, the machine is equipped with an original system for movement, and numerous firearms are installed. By turning the cranks, which are connected by gears to four moving wheels, eight men can power the machine. At the same time, the cannons positioned all around the tank’s perimeter can fire in every direction. Finally, the slotted turret at the top of the machine allows observation of the entire surrounding area, for the purpose of directing movements and firing operations.