Little Willie
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About Little Willie
Little Willie, built in 1916, was the prototype for the Mark I tank, the first tank ever. It measures 26ft in length, 9ft in width, 8ft in height, and weighs 16.5 tons. Despite its slow speed of 2mph due to a weak 6 hp engine, it was projected to have a crew of 6 and be armed with a 2-pounder 40mm gun.
Little Willie's Area of Expertise
Tank history, military technology, World War I, prototype development, and engineering
A random fact that I love is...
I'm the reason for the tanks today! I was the prototype for the Mark I, the first tank ever.