Main Battle Tanks and Armour Technology

[jedigman]

Can anyone figure out what kind of simulation is being tested in below image, related to armour development of Altay MBT.

 

[Damian]

Might be a simulation of interaction between a projectile, which seems to be a kinetic energy penetrator, and armor layers made from different materials, like the first layer is RHA or HHS (only examples), while the next layers might be a different, for example non metallic material.

 

[Damian]

7 miliardów na nowe czołgi - DziennikZbrojny.pl

Interesting, Polish OBRUM and Bumar, calculated that the program of new MBT will cost 7 bln PLN, and the first MBT can go off production lines in 2018.

Also OBRUM and Bumar are working on new APC and IFV based on new modular, universal combat platform, that will be based on expericnes gained from UCP Anders program, and of course modernization of Leopard 2A4 tanks.

 

[SajeevJino]

Sorry For the Cross Post

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Israel's Newest Merkava Mk4​

The tank represents the fourth generation of the Israeli Merkava tank, based on extensive combat experience gathered in the fierce tank battles fought by the Israeli armor in the 1967 six day war and 1973 Yom Kippur war, through the evolving low and high-intensity asymmetric conflict fought in the Middle East since the 1980, in Southern Lebanon, the Gaza Strip and other theaters. The Merkava tank is designed to maximize the three classical principles of armored combat - Survivability and Protection, mobility and firepower.
For an interview with Brig. General Yaron Livnat, the Merkava program manager and overview of the tank's development and future.

Israel's Merkava 4 with its Trophy Active Protection System

Traditionally, the Merkava design provides the crew the best possible protection, employing a modular suite of ballistic and active protection means. The Merkava protection suite has recently been enhanced with the introduction of the Trophy Active Defense System, developed by Rafael, covering the tank through a 360 degree hemispheric defense against incoming anti-tank rockets and guided missiles. This new capability has extended the tank's modular special armor protection, developed by IMI. Other elements contributing to the tank's protection are the forward mounted power pack and advanced laser warning system produced by Elbit Systems.

Powered by a powerful 1,500 hp diesel, Merkava Mk.4 is designed to move through the most difficult terrain – from soft sand dunes to rough, steep, and rugged mountainous terrain. The entire drive train is produced in Israel by Ashot Ashkelon, which also provide the hydro-mechanical suspension responsible for extreme cross-country mobility demonstrated by the tank, while maintaining crew comfort, thus sustaining a high level of crew readiness.

The Merkava Mk.4 is equipped with the upgraded 120mm main gun firing advanced anti-tank and multi-purpose projectiles, developed and produced by IMI. Elbit Systems' El-Op division is responsible for the advanced fire-control system, gunner's sight and commander's independent sight. Elbit Systems also provides the gun and turret control system, utilizing powerful motors manufactured by Bental Industries. Elbit Systems has also developed the vehicle's unique battle management system, providing a clear situational picture shared by all crew members, as well as within the platoon, company and battalion, and, when integrated through the Digital Army Network, becomes part of a whole network-centric formation. All crew members are utilizing multi-function display screens developed by Nir-Or, enabling each crew member full access to operational video, data, communications and emergency functions.

Another company providing a major part of the tank's electrical systems is Imco Industries, responsible for the driver's and commander's panels, high current supply and etc. The tank is equipped with an advanced life support system, combining ventilation, Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) filtration system, individual cooling systems, and auxiliary power generator – all delivered by Elbit Systems' Kinetics.

The Merkava technologies were applied throughout the years in many other combat vehicles worldwide, new and upgraded alike.

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Anybody Have more Idea about the Mass Production of Merkava MK 4....or they going for more advanced

 

[Akim]

Merkava - specific tank, which does not have export potential. It is suitable for combat actions in only Israel. A few years ago the government of Georgia would like to purchase a batch of Merkava Мк3, but their militaries demanded to stop this deal.

 

[Damian]

Original order from IDF was for two batches of Merkava Mk4, each batch of 300 tanks, if more orders were made it is unknown. And yes, there are performed studies in Israel about the next tank that we can name Merkava Mk5.

 

[farhan_9909]

 

[Defcon 1]

English dude, English.

 

[Damian]

It is advertisement poster, that's obvious. I would be more interested in some sort of PDF document (in english if possible of course).

The thing I am most interested, are origins of Chinese ERA, is it Russian based? Or perhaps Ukrainians helped PRC do develop ERA.

 

[farhan_9909]

It is advertisement poster, that's obvious. I would be more interested in some sort of PDF document (in english if possible of course).

The thing I am most interested, are origins of Chinese ERA, is it Russian based? Or perhaps Ukrainians helped PRC do develop ERA.

Institute of Industrial Control Systems AORAK Mk 1 explosive reactive armour (Pakistan) - Jane's Armour and Artillery Upgrades


AORAK MKII already developed.where Ukranian nozh/knife era help was taken

 

[Damian]

So AORAK Mk2 is not a flyer plate type ERA, but linear shaped charge type? Well it will definetly help to significantly improve protection as the latter type is more efficent.

What is interesting though, is that not many countries is developing such ERA, although we will see with what Americans come in near future, as they obtained "Knife" ERA, and perhaps are working on own version.

 

[farhan_9909]

So AORAK Mk2 is not a flyer plate type ERA, but linear shaped charge type? Well it will definetly help to significantly improve protection as the latter type is more efficent.

What is interesting though, is that not many countries is developing such ERA, although we will see with what Americans come in near future, as they obtained "Knife" ERA, and perhaps are working on own version.

I will post aorak MKII picture in feb 2013 as one guy from PAKDEF is visiting HIT

 

[farhan_9909]

Dr AQ Khan Research Laboratories AORAK Mk 1 Explosive Reactive Armour
Date Posted: 22-May-2003

Development / Description

The Dr AQ Khan Research Laboratories, well known for the design, development and production of missile and rocket systems, have developed the AORAK Mk 1 explosive reactive armour (ERA) system to improve the combat survivability of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles against attack from Chemical Energy (CE) projectiles.
So far, the Dr AQ Khan Research Laboratories have developed three different sizes of ERA modules to meet different user requirements.
They are known as Type A, B and C and differ only in their size. Each module consists of two thin steel plates between which the explosive is inserted. This in turn is inserted in a box which is then bolted on to the hull or turret of the vehicle.
Efforts have also been made "‹"‹to reduce the risk of accidental detonation of the ERA modules by small arms fire, shell fragments and lightning strikes as well as reducing the sympathetic detonation of surrounding ERA modules.
This armour system is claimed to have a shelf-life of 10 years and an operational temperature range of -40 to +52 º C.


Specifications

Type A
Type B
Type C

Size
305 × 305 mm
229 × 229 mm
152 × 152 mm

Weight
16 kg
9 kg
8 kg

Weight of explosive sheet
1.2 kg
0.75 kg
0.35 kg

Status

Development complete. Believed to be in low-rate production for the Pakistan Army for installation on Type 59, 69 and 85 series MBTs. Late in 2000, Pakistan showed the Al Khalid and Al Zarra MBTs fitted with ERA over their frontal arc. At this stage, the source of this ERA is not known. Al Khalid is now entering production for Pakistan with 315 to be built over a three year period.

Old bt detail about aorak era

 

[volna]

English dude, English.

The title of the poster says that MBT -2000 is superior to Arjun in all characters.

 

[Damian]

The title of the poster says that MBT -2000 is superior to Arjun in all characters.

So this is more propaganda poster, than serious analisis.

 

[farhan_9909]

So this is more propaganda poster, than serious analisis.

he's lying

i will post the translation soon.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

First post the translation..

he's lying,i will post the translation soon.

 

[Damian]

Well, someone from Republic of China can definetly correctly translate that text written on brochure from People's Republic of China.

 

[volna]

So this is more propaganda poster, than serious analisis.

There are many such propagandas in China,such like Type 99 is superior to T-90,J-20 superior to PAK-FA...etc.

 

[Damian]

There are many such propagandas in China,such like Type 99 is superior to T-90,J-20 superior to PAK-FA...etc.

The propaganda of success, oh how typical to communist party, and well known to me.