Main Battle Tanks and Armour Technology

[cobra commando]

Armata tanks to start being put in service in Russian army in 2015 - official

A pilot batch of new-generation Armata tanks will be put in service in Russia's armed forces in January or February next year, Oleg Bochkaryov, deputy chairman of the government's Military Industrial Commission, said in a radio program on Saturday. Armatas will first be shown publicly during a Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square in May 2015, Bochkaryov told Russian News Service. By mid-2015 a plan would be put together of purchases of Armatas for the army for the period to 2010, he said.
Armata tanks to start being put in service in Russian army in 2015 - official | Russia Beyond The Headlines

 

[Damian]

M1A2SEPv2's at firing range in Germany.

 

[Dazzler]

Iranian T-72 modification with T-80UD turret and 6TD diesel engine.

Possible coop between Iran and Pakistan? Or Iran and Ukraine?

Iran and Ukraine cooperation, nothing to do with Pakistan.

 

[Dazzler]

A2 turret close up.

interesting, would love to check the composite module(s) beneath the ERA tiles.

 

[Damian]

Another video from firing range.

 

[Pulkit]

Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) Mark II

@Ray this will be the correct thread for the discussion .... This is the thread we were referring to...

 

[Ray]

Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) Mark II

@Ray this will be the correct thread for the discussion .... This is the thread we were referring to...

Which one is what I am repeatedly asking and none are telling it upfront.


@Kunal Biswas,
Can you move the posts on the tank issue to the correct thread since you are the Mil Tech Mod?

 

[Pulkit]

Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) Mark II

@Ray this is one of the post we were referring to .....

In short when I design some part FOS (factor of safety) is always kept in mind while testing it.It can bear alot more than told.
to meet the unexpected situations and to play safe this is usually done.

Factor of safety (FoS), also known as (and used interchangeably with) safety factor (SF), is a term describing the structural capacity of a system beyond the expected loads or actual loads. Essentially, how much stronger the system is than it usually needs to be for an intended load. Safety factors are often calculated using detailed analysis because comprehensive testing is impractical on many projects, such as bridges and buildings, but the structure's ability to carry load must be determined to a reasonable accuracy.

Many systems are purposefully built much stronger than needed for normal usage to allow for emergency situations, unexpected loads, misuse, or degradation.
So when it comes to tank carrying bridges they are often underrated ......
@abhi_the _gr8_maratha ....

Yes. A bridge designed for 40 ton multi axle wheeled vehicle can support a tracked vehicle of weight 70 tons (IRC Class AA bridge/new standard Class 70R). The bridges as a part of NH and SH network are designed as per standards of IRC Class AA/ Class 70R.

The problem lies with MDRs and rural roads, the Class A and Class B bridges on which won't support T-series tanks either.

 

[Ray]

Re: Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) Mark II

Many systems are purposefully built much stronger than needed for normal usage to allow for emergency situations, unexpected loads, misuse, or degradation.
So when it comes to tank carrying bridges they are often underrated ..

As far as military equipment goes, it is applicable to all.

Yet, that underrating cannot be taken as a norm to push to the limit, except in a crisis.

The problem lies with MDRs and rural roads, the Class A and Class B bridges on which won't support T-series tanks either.

This is what is the litmus test.

Operations are mostly in underdeveloped areas and not where there is villages/ cities which are normally connected with first class roads.

MOUT (military operations in urban terrain) is also to be avoided wherever feasible.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

@Ray Sir, Post are moved here, Please continue ..

 

[Ray]

Thanks......................................

 

[Sea Eagle]

Chinese MBT in desert camo. Is this one going to Iraq @shiphone

 

[shiphone]

Chinese MBT in desert camo. Is this one going to Iraq @shiphone

newly factory refurbished ZTZ-59D MBT belonging to an armored brigade of N-E china...PLA's Opposing Force would have some unnormalized camo to ID its "exceptional position".. and this unit happened to be one of them...

 

[cobra commando]

ISRAEL / SINGAPORE - Singapore looks out for Israeli defence interests - Intelligence Online

 

[Damian]

More vieos from excercises in Germany.

 

[Damian]

PT-91 tanks from 34th Armored Cavalry Brigade are transfered to 9th Armored Cavalry Brigade that is currently equipped with T-72M1 tanks.

..:: :: AKTUALNO¦CI ::..
..:: :: GALERIA ::..

And new Leopard 2A5 tanks that are now serving in 34th Armored Cavalry Brigade.

..:: :: AKTUALNO¦CI ::..

 

[blueblood]

Al Zarrar MBT

https://imageshack.com/i/mv133v4j

According to our esteemed member Dazzler

It is a

2nd gen upgraded to 3rd gen level in fcs, armour, fire power

and

hollow armour? do u know there is composite layer at front and sides under which there is 300-400mm cast turret? u add ERA over it and u have a type-59 with almost 1000mm armour protection?? i am sure u didnt know

 

[Damian]

Some more footage from firing range.

 

[militarysta]

Written by myself article about Leopard-2A4 protection published thanks to Andriei_bt on btv:
Leopard-2A0-A4

and here russian translate on topwar:

Оценка броневой защиты танка Leopard 2A0-A4 » Военное обозрение

well nothing noew here, but may be interesting for many "tanklovers"

 

[militarysta]

Polish army tank crews have now 21 day long trening about Leopard-2A5 in Muster trening center in Germany.
All is conected whit taken next Leopard-2 from Germany.

few photos: