Yeah. I think they were trying to copy the M26 Pershing. Like most of F4's designs, it looks cool at a glance, but if you actually stop to analyze it, you'll notice tons of impractical shit that'd impede performance. A little bit of form over function is okay, but when you have shit that would impede the turret from turning, that's when you have issues.

Pic related is an actual futuristic tank as envisioned by 50s designers, by the way.