Scipio Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 Can someone tell me what it is? If possible, translate into German? My dictionary doesn't tell me. TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtaskagain Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 It's the part of a structure built on top of a foundation or base. The bridge/command center of a ship is commonly refered to as a superstructure. Also the exposed portion of bridges is a superstructure. The upper portion of a Jagdtiger where the fighting compartment is located is also called a superstructure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyrene Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 Any part of the main body above the chassis, I'd assume. Gyrene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 I'll make you a deal - tell me what the hell I did with my English-German MILITARY dictionary, and I will translate it for you. :mad: :mad: :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barticus Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 Would it be a safe assumption to say that superstructure, as it applies to AFV construction, is the fighting compartment in a non-turreted armoured vehicle? Otherwise, would it not just be the turret? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike8g Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 "Aufbau", "Ueberbau" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mike8g: "Aufbau", "Ueberbau"<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Or Überbau, yes? (alt 0220) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scipio Posted October 21, 2001 Author Share Posted October 21, 2001 I just wonder - why does the Jagdtiger have it, but the Jagdpanther not? Or the JpzIV, but not the StGIII or IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtaskagain Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Scipio: I just wonder - why does the Jagdtiger have it, but the Jagdpanther not? Or the JpzIV, but not the StGIII or IV.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I think its just a matter of semantics. I would think the Stugs should be considered to have a superstructure, as the top was built seperately and welded onto the chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 I've never seen the term precisely defined as it relates to AFVs. But from my readings, I would deduce that it is that part of a turretless (only), enclosed fighting compartment AFV that is above the glacis and tracks. I believe all the AFVs you mention can be said to have a superstructure, but some writers may not use the term in preference to some other. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massimorocca Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 Or if you are a marxist, all the social and political system are superstructure, while the structure is the economy :cool: Massimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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