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    T-14 Armata

    It has been talked a lot about long kinetic penetrator vs shorter ones. In short, since APFSDS's job is to put a hole in the armor, it is logical to put as much force as possible on smallest area possible on impact point. Lets say that both types of penetrators have same mass and same energy...
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    Documentary was somewhat meh... No actual info, but more PR than one prefers but at least it has some gratuitous juicy shots of interior and firing. It's closer to tank porn than documentary :) Improvements, chassis logistics: 1. Complete modular design across Armata/Kurganets chassis with...
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    @pmaitra @sorcerer @Akim @salute OK gentlemen, we have a full documentary. I'm sharing it first, will watch and comment later. No subs unfortunately! Enjoy! Still need to see it live on RAE 2015 allegedly! It may seem that he has to actually press and hold, wait for ammo to be...
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    Oh, hi Captain Finland! Long time no see, I missed you like you miss a point every time! Firing from inside. Do listen how suspension "creeks" to absorb the shot. By the sound of it, it seems that indeed it has hydro-pneumatic suspension. Next, crew capsule seems to be very isolated compared...
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    T-14 Firing video. It seems that it retained its turret shape since Victory Day showcase. Could have sworn that it was just mock up. Define your question please... Lesson about what? If it's "Yrpean" values I could speak volumes ;)
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    T-14 Armata

    That's a German counterpart/response to soviet-era tanks and it costs about ~7mln. On the other hand, used tanks cost less but it seems that non of epic Finn pride got hurt when parading foreign equipment. @Akim, I have serious doubts about it. There is no way that our military can produce an...
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    About that... 2a46 is the main gun of old soviet tanks. It has evolved with tank, so original 125mm 2a46 has more than dozen iterations all greatly varying in power, reliability, accuracy and barrel wear: 2A26, 2A26M2, 2A46-1, 2A46-2, 2A46M, 2A46M-1, 2A46M-2, 2A46M-4, 2A46M-5. Well, not so much...
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    T-14 Armata

    Interesting read! It critic hits somewhat harshly, I don't agree with everything but base assumption is very good. I would recommend to give it a read, even if you are not a fan of soviet tech, you will be at home.
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    T-14 Armata

    What do we know about "T-14" so far. Ill post up some interesting things I dug out. Size estimate Definitely a hefty size but we need to keep in mind that actual turret is: 1. "Skinned", has integrated ERA especially on top and coat that gives it shape. 2. Can receive a 152mm 2a83...
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    T-14 Armata

    It will not have gas turbine engine, its weight is still a matter of speculation... Source does not seem reliable, little of what is known about tank they got wrong.
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    T-14 Armata

    Of course, I agree tank is irreplaceable as a break through vehicle, however tank on tank scenario is more than rare. Originally, I argued your point that 30mm cannon as an addition will not burden the crew, it will just give them more tools since in almost every scenario I know tanks are pushed...
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    T-14 Armata

    To extent, yes, but we must keep in mind what exactly IS function of modern MBT... Battle tank on battle tank is more or less a fiction these days. So what tank crews are most worried about is infantry with ATGM or RPG and mostly well camoed or dug in in urban areas rather than other MBT. There...
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    T-14 Armata

    Scale is a bit wrong compared to t-90 overlayed picture, namely, "Armata" iirc uses t-80 wheels that are smaller (consequently lighter) than those used in t-72/t-90 tank and wheels are matched in size. One more thing I notice is that thingy on picture should have superior gun depression compared...
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    The 30mm 2a42 as well as gatling have no ammo storage/feed... 7 road wheels... Not sure what to think knowing how Russian military prefers 45-50 tones maximum this will prolly be heavier. Nice model but it seems a bit far fetched to be real thing. Im no more than a curious type (read: not a...
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