Main Battle Tanks and Armour Technology

If Tanks have to evolve, which path they should follow?

  • Light Vehicles-Best for mobility

    Votes: 25 7.4%
  • Heavy Armour-Can take heavy punishment.

    Votes: 57 16.8%
  • Modular Design-Allowing dynamic adaptions.

    Votes: 198 58.2%
  • Universal Platform-Best for logistics.

    Votes: 60 17.6%

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politics ?.....yes , to a extent............

just like....all militery operations revolves around US....
This is a big mistake, but not in the case of the Polish tank
 

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polish tank could be a aspiration for drdo....thats it !
Although the tank is an offensive weapon, it is inefficient on the European Theatre of War, because of the large number of anti-tank weapons. However, with the tasks of maneuver defense, he does not do poorly.
 

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Although the tank is an offensive weapon, it is inefficient on the European Theatre of War, because of the large number of anti-tank weapons. However, with the tasks of maneuver defense, he does not do poorly.
tanks v/s atgm is a never ending debate.....
 

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tanks wouldn't operate in isolation....
there is always infentry support associated with them.....
Yes. But on 2,5-5 km. work ATGM. The penetration of armor by a cumulative jet does not depend on the speed of the missile /shell and they are not reachable for infantry fire. In each platoon there are 3-4 IFV / APCs that can destroy a tank at this distance + a heavy grenade launcher (800-900 meters) + medium grenade launchers in each squad (400-600 meters) + individual light grenade launchers (150-250 meters). The tank has few chances to survive, but without them the attacking side does not have it at all.
 

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Yes. But on 2,5-5 km. work ATGM. The penetration of armor by a cumulative jet does not depend on the speed of the missile /shell and they are not reachable for infantry fire. In each platoon there are 3-4 IFV / APCs that can destroy a tank at this distance + a heavy grenade launcher (800-900 meters) + medium grenade launchers in each squad (400-600 meters) + individual light grenade launchers (150-250 meters). The tank has few chances to survive, but without them the attacking side does not have it at all.
you have good knowledge of battle field formations...
 

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Yes. But on 2,5-5 km. work ATGM. The penetration of armor by a cumulative jet does not depend on the speed of the missile /shell and they are not reachable for infantry fire. In each platoon there are 3-4 IFV / APCs that can destroy a tank at this distance + a heavy grenade launcher (800-900 meters) + medium grenade launchers in each squad (400-600 meters) + individual light grenade launchers (150-250 meters). The tank has few chances to survive, but without them the attacking side does not have it at all.
A layman's question...

How does an APC survive if there is a Tank.

Tank has better fire controls, tank crew knows that every modern APC/IFV can fire ATGMs from a long distance.

Tanks also have protection systems and CLGMs. APCs lack protection like smoke grenades.

Tanks can look farther and shoot farther than any modern APCs.

In open field, Tank with few soldiers to protect it can easily take on couple of APCs.

But even if there is place to hide, APCs can't escape unharmed thanks to Killer Killer Fire control systems which is an upcoming system.

If we assume that target is a tough tank, then one hit may not help. While one CLGM or HE can put an end to APC.

sir please explain to me in layman terms.
 

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A layman's question...

How does an APC survive if there is a Tank.

Tank has better fire controls, tank crew knows that every modern APC/IFV can fire ATGMs from a long distance.

Tanks also have protection systems and CLGMs. APCs lack protection like smoke grenades.

Tanks can look farther and shoot farther than any modern APCs.

In open field, Tank with few soldiers to protect it can easily take on couple of APCs.

But even if there is place to hide, APCs can't escape unharmed thanks to Killer Killer Fire control systems which is an upcoming system.

If we assume that target is a tough tank, then one hit may not help. While one CLGM or HE can put an end to APC.

sir please explain to me in layman terms.
Of course, can not compare the APC and the tank. APC is only an armored taxi, which delivers soldiers to the battlefield. Simply modern armored personnel carriers have increased firepower and it allows to destroy the tank. I talked about another thing, that there is a lot of saturation with anti-tank weapons.
 

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Battle Tank in NATO during the former Cold War. First deliveries to the British Army were completed in 1966 and was finally withdrawn from service in 1995 as its replacement the Challenger 2 entered service. A number of Combat Engineer Vehicles were built on the hull. The Chieftain was modified and exported to several Middle-East countries were it remains in service and has seen active combat. The Chieftain Tank continued to be upgraded in protection and mobility throughout the 1980’s and 90’s but these later models failed to attract any orders as newer Main Battle Tanks entered the export market. The Chieftain FV4201 was the main battle tank of the British Army during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. It was considered the most formidable main battle tank in the world when it was introduced into service in the 1960s. It also had the most powerful main gun and most effective armour of any tank yet made.
 

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Battle Tank in NATO during the former Cold War. First deliveries to the British Army were completed in 1966 and was finally withdrawn from service in 1995 as its replacement the Challenger 2 entered service. A number of Combat Engineer Vehicles were built on the hull. The Chieftain was modified and exported to several Middle-East countries were it remains in service and has seen active combat. The Chieftain Tank continued to be upgraded in protection and mobility throughout the 1980’s and 90’s but these later models failed to attract any orders as newer Main Battle Tanks entered the export market. The Chieftain FV4201 was the main battle tank of the British Army during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. It was considered the most formidable main battle tank in the world when it was introduced into service in the 1960s. It also had the most powerful main gun and most effective armour of any tank yet made.
This is a controversial issue He conceded even T-10M, not to mention the T-64. It was the most powerful serial Western tank, but not the whole world.
 

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Mobility. The modern battlefield is open enough. It is constantly monitored by satellites, reconnaissance aircraft, reconnaissance UAVs, ground reconnaissance. The anti-tank gun has little time for shooting, before changing positions.
 

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Their are measures and counter measures, back then there was and still there is, evolution is the key word.

Mobility. The modern battlefield is open enough. It is constantly monitored by satellites, reconnaissance aircraft, reconnaissance UAVs, ground reconnaissance. The anti-tank gun has little time for shooting, before changing positions.
 

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An Israeli company created the IronVision helmet visor, enabling combat soldiers to see through their vehicle’s armor. the first Helmet Mounted Display (HMS) designed for crew members of combat vehicles. IronVision is a 360-degree panoramic situational awareness system that enables tank and infantry crewmen to ‘see-through’ their vehicle’s armor in real-time, creating a complete and clear visualization of the battlefield. It offers a vivid display of the surroundings in both day and night and all types of weather. Watch and see this latest innovation that will make a profound difference on the battlefield ! Once again, an Israeli invention incredible, the best Israeli technology, and a nightmare to Israel enemies
 

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