Landskip m/1929

The Landskip m/1929 marked Norway's initial foray into producing its own tank, a culmination of technical exploration based on the Vickers MK I. Its nomenclature, "Landskip" (Landship), derived from its substantial size reminiscent of early British tanks. 
==== Design and Development ====
Characterized by its large, sluggish profile and basic protection, the m/1929 proved to be less successful and faced limited success in trials. Despite mediocre testing outcomes, the Army moved the vehicle into limited production. Only two units were manufactured.
==== Deployment ====
Initially, these two vehicles served as propaganda tools until their retrofitting allowed them to act as command and control units within the Royal Cavalry Section. Despite their limited combat functionality, they facilitated the coordination and management of the less experienced tank formations.
==== Fate of the Landskip m/1929 ====
Following its brief service and minimal impact, the two m/1929 units faced an inglorious end. Ignored and deemed obsolete, these once-promising vehicles were largely disregarded. Their fate resulted in partial scrapping, rendering their hulls and turrets mere remnants of their former selves.
One of the husks found an uncertain second life after being sold off. The other unit, however, embarked on a different path. In 1986, it was transported to the Norwegian Armored Heritage Museum, where efforts for a full restoration commenced. Over the years, meticulous restoration work has aimed to revive this relic of Norway's early tank development.
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