Posted on Sep 20, 2015
What are your thoughts on the new Russian tanks?
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So I read the article at the link below about the new Russian tanks that were unveiled my personal opinion is that they maybe a little bit harder to deal with but should not be a major concern although it it has me wondering what they will come out with next. Now granted I don't have any background in tanks. Is there any input from the community on the matter? At the very least it's an interesting read.
http://taskandpurpose.com/why-russias-new-tanks-are-a-wake-up-call-for-the-us/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=tp-facebook&utm_campaign=news
http://taskandpurpose.com/why-russias-new-tanks-are-a-wake-up-call-for-the-us/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=tp-facebook&utm_campaign=news
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Main thing I'd want to know is the 180° spin-speed of that turret and what specific anti-missle systems it sports. I'll bet you could still pop it like a zit with a good hit in the hull/turret seam with a dragon!
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SSgt (Join to see) - Staff; Without having one to play with it's difficult to tell how good/bad they are.
However, one thing is certain, the POSSIBILITY that they might work as well as they are said to be able to work is going to generate a whole lot of new R&D spending on "upgrading" American armor (and anti-armor) while stalling production of the kit that currently works and works well provided it is properly maintained and its crews are properly trained/exercised.
It would be interesting to see how an M1A2 did if the US were to enter a team in the "Tank Biathlon" - however the odds that the Pentagon would take the chance that their hand-picked crew with their specially prepared tank might lose out to the Russian's hand-picked crew with THEIR specially prepared tank are not all that great.
However, one thing is certain, the POSSIBILITY that they might work as well as they are said to be able to work is going to generate a whole lot of new R&D spending on "upgrading" American armor (and anti-armor) while stalling production of the kit that currently works and works well provided it is properly maintained and its crews are properly trained/exercised.
It would be interesting to see how an M1A2 did if the US were to enter a team in the "Tank Biathlon" - however the odds that the Pentagon would take the chance that their hand-picked crew with their specially prepared tank might lose out to the Russian's hand-picked crew with THEIR specially prepared tank are not all that great.
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SSgt (Join to see) A s a career tanker (M48s-M1s) I have seen many new Russian Tanks and been on a few. The auto loaders that they seemed to favor for a while maimed crewmen. The robot turret on the new series seems problematic, as we've all had turret "gremlins" even in the less electronic tanks.
The three man crew is problematic, as -10 maintenance is hard to accomplish with a three man crew. Hard enough with 4.
The bottom line is that the best tank in the world is worthless without a well trained and motivated crew. The real measure will be how well they train their crews.
Stay on the tank!
The three man crew is problematic, as -10 maintenance is hard to accomplish with a three man crew. Hard enough with 4.
The bottom line is that the best tank in the world is worthless without a well trained and motivated crew. The real measure will be how well they train their crews.
Stay on the tank!
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