In 1941, the head of the
United States Ordnance Department travelled to Britain to learn of their experience, ideas and requirements for the future. Among the discussion was the possibility of designing a well-armed and armored combat vehicle, one that was stronger than the British
Churchill infantry tank then in production. The tank design would have a British
QF 6-pounder (57 mm) or a US 75 mm gun and share many parts with the
M4 Sherman; they had the same armor thickness, but with
sloped armor at extreme angles, effective armor on the T14 was slightly increased to . The British initially ordered 8,500 in 1942 following which detail design work started. Testing of the pilot model which was completed in 1944 showed the vehicle to be much too heavy for practical use. By this time, the
British Army was satisfied with the Churchill and its
cruiser tank designs and further production of the T14 was halted. Only two were built; one tested in the US and the other sent to Britain. The example sent to Britain survives in
The Tank Museum, Bovington. in Bovington ==See also==