Main Battle Tanks and Armour Technology

[tharun]

T-72 B3 futher upgraded based on Syrian Experience!!!

We need to upgrade our T-72's other wise...those tanks are piece of shit infront of new generation of missiles

 

[Andrei_bt]

some update on Soviet time combined armor of T-series tanks -

http://btvt.info/3attackdefensemobility/armor.htm

 

[bhramos]

T-72 from Syria with infrared camera for night driving!!!
may be local mod

 

[Andrei_bt]

Armata description and intwerior

http://btvt.info/2futureprojects/armata/armata17.htm

 

[Akim]

WHAT IS THE STRONG EUROPE TANK CHALLENGE?

U.S. Army Europe and the German Army will co-host the Strong Europe Tank Challenge at Grafenwoehr Training Area, May 7-12, 2017.

Platoons from six NATO and partner nations are scheduled to take part in the challenge. The participants are: Austria, France, Germany, Poland, Ukraine and the United States.

Participating units will be tested on offensive and defensive operations as well as tasks including vehicle identification, battle damage assessment and precision maneuvers.

The Strong Europe Tank Challenge is designed to project a dynamic presence, foster military partnership, promote interoperability, and provides an environment for sharing tactics, techniques and procedures.
http://www.eur.army.mil/tankchallenge/

 

[bhramos]

a new version of the Serbian tank M-84 presents M-84 AS1 .

On the page in the social network Facebook Serbian Defense Ministry published a picture of a new modification of the tank M-84 - M-84 AS1.
On the Web site SDPR JP Yugoimport contains information about modifying the tank M-84 AS. Upgraded tank fitted around the clock sight DNNS 2ATK infrared device nochogo vision, and optionally - a digital fire control system, military information management system KIS M84, the device surveillance TOMS commander system setting jamming in the optical SOFTKIL range dynamical 2 generations protection, motor protection from the wrong actions of the driver at the pre-launch preparation and starting the engine, means of communication produced by the Thales, remotely controlled module with 12.7-mm machine gun.

 

[bhramos]

Belarusian T-72 BME

The stand 140th armored plant was shown newest domestic modernization tank "semdesyatdvoyki" - T 72BME. New significantly exceeds the aggregate characteristics standing on Belarusian army tank T-72B. Firing accuracy is increased by installing wind sensors, gun position, atmospheric pressure, roll and pitch. When shooting is now taken into account even the ammunition temperature. The representative of the 140th Armored plant said that the optional T-72BME can be equipped with a thermal imager for the driver, allows you to see in all conditions (at night, dust, fog, etc.) at a distance of 300 meters. Tank got "PAS-72U" fire control system, which allows you to fire as a gunner and commander, if necessary. The tank can hit targets at a distance of 5-7 km, and the detection range is 10 km. All the necessary information, as well as the picture is displayed on the LCD monitor commander and gunner. Engine power increased to 60 liters. c., it now produces 840 liters. a. that the improved mobility of the tank. Chassis machine has been considerably strengthened and improved in the course of modernization. Another feature was the presence of an auxiliary tank of the diesel engine, it is necessary to save fuel and lubricants, as well as if the war machine, for example, is in ambush. Additional engine allows T 72BME tower rotate without involving the main power unit, and feeds the on-board equipment. Fuel consumption during use is 4-5 liters per hour. As additional protection T 72BME received rubberized side screens fitted with reactive armor "contact 1", and the lattice protivokumulyativnymi protecting the engine compartment.

 

[bhramos]

T-72 "Scarab" from "Excalibur Army"
Photo from the exhibition IDET 2017 in Brno

 

[Neexis]

It looks like that most of the armies are using slat/cage armour on their armoured vehicles by the observatioing its effectiveness in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. I hope, the Indian forces also apply similar armour on their BMPs, MPVs and Tanks.

 

[Neexis]

Belarusian T-72 BME

The stand 140th armored plant was shown newest domestic modernization tank "semdesyatdvoyki" - T 72BME. New significantly exceeds the aggregate characteristics standing on Belarusian army tank T-72B. Firing accuracy is increased by installing wind sensors, gun position, atmospheric pressure, roll and pitch. When shooting is now taken into account even the ammunition temperature. The representative of the 140th Armored plant said that the optional T-72BME can be equipped with a thermal imager for the driver, allows you to see in all conditions (at night, dust, fog, etc.) at a distance of 300 meters. Tank got "PAS-72U" fire control system, which allows you to fire as a gunner and commander, if necessary. The tank can hit targets at a distance of 5-7 km, and the detection range is 10 km. All the necessary information, as well as the picture is displayed on the LCD monitor commander and gunner. Engine power increased to 60 liters. c., it now produces 840 liters. a. that the improved mobility of the tank. Chassis machine has been considerably strengthened and improved in the course of modernization. Another feature was the presence of an auxiliary tank of the diesel engine, it is necessary to save fuel and lubricants, as well as if the war machine, for example, is in ambush. Additional engine allows T 72BME tower rotate without involving the main power unit, and feeds the on-board equipment. Fuel consumption during use is 4-5 liters per hour. As additional protection T 72BME received rubberized side screens fitted with reactive armor "contact 1", and the lattice protivokumulyativnymi protecting the engine compartment.

It looks like that a lot of armies are using slat/cage armours basing on the observations made on its effectiveness in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. I hope that the Indian forces also apply similar armour on their BMPs, MPVs and Tanks so that they could be protected upto some level from the anti armour munitions.

 

[bhramos]

SAA T-90A Desert Horse marching in Palmyra [23 06 2017 ]

 

[bhramos]

Inside T-80 Firing

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[airtel]

China's PLA tests new battle tank in Tibet near Indian border
By PTI | Updated: Jun 29, 2017, 08.43 PM IST

When asked whether it is targeted against India, the PLA spokesman said, "The purpose is to test the parameters of the equipment and is not targeted against any country." (Representative Image)

BEIJING: The Chinese military today said it has conducted trials of a new light weight battle tank in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet near the Indian border.

The 35-tonne tank has carried out trials in the plains of Tibet, People's Liberation Army spokesman Col Wu Qian said at a media briefing here.

He was responding to questions about media reports that the PLA had carried out an exercise involving a new type of 35-tonne light weight tank in Tibet.

When asked whether it is targeted against India, the PLA spokesman said, "The purpose is to test the parameters of the equipment and is not targeted against any country."

Though Wu did not provide details of the new light weight battle tank, Chinese news site Guancha recently reported that the PLA had tested the tank named Xinqingtan, in an area of Tibet near the Indian border.

An integrated brigade of the PLA in Tibet deployed an unidentified number of the new tanks, US-based United Press International news agency quoted the Chinese state-owned television network CCTV as saying.

Guancha stated the Xinqingtan's technology and firepower is "far more advanced" than the Russia-made T-90S tanks deployed by India.

The deployment of the tanks expands the Tibet-based unit and has increased their fighting power, the news site reported.

The Xinqingtan includes a 105-millimeter tank gun, a 35- millimeter grenade launcher and a 12.7-millimeter machine gun.

The guns have already been adjusted to a high angle so they are ready for mountain operations, the report said.

The tank is relatively light at 35-38 tons. It produces 1,000 horsepower on an 8V150-type engine, the report said.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...t-near-indian-border/articleshow/59369545.cms

 

[sthf]

Guancha stated the Xinqingtan's technology and firepower is "far more advanced" than the Russia-made T-90S tanks deployed by India.

Sounds legit.

Here is the picture of the tank taken by Indian intelligence agencies.

Spoiler: Super Tank

Run for your life. It can fly.

 

[SanjeevM]

35 to 38 tonnes is too light. How did they reduce the weight so much? On what all armour did they compromise? Will it be able to withstand fire from T-90? Or anti tank shoulder held missiles?

Do we have any ultra light tanks? We already have indigenous Arjun. Can we reduce its weight by removing everything that we do not need in mountain warfare and make it ultra light. For example we can remove mine protection feature. Different Warfield have different requirements. When we are talking about mountain warfare or fields of Tibet, there are large tracks of hard rock. I am positive if we can have a sibling of Arjun (Nakul or Sehdev) for mountain, IA may use it in other sectors also because of its light weight.

Anyways if Chinese have invested in tanks we can invest in Anti-tank missiles heavily or shoulder fired missiles. That will be highly mobile and can hit them baldly.

 

[The Last Stand]

It's got a 105mm cannon, no way it's going to be able to penetrate any of our MBTs from the front.

The threat is in that speed and the secondary armament - 35mm grenade launcher and 12.7 machine gun will be dangerous to lighter vehicles and infantry.

 

[Dazzler]

Oplot-P, custom made Oplot for Pakistan..

 

[Vorschlaghammer]

Oplot-P, custom made Oplot for Pakistan..

Not bad. Turret has duplet era, maybe Hull sides too. What about the engine ?

 

[airtel]

Not bad. Turret has duplet era, maybe Hull sides too. What about the engine ?

This is Ukrainian tank and they are using 1500 HP Engine .

 

[Akim]

This is Ukrainian tank and they are using 1500 HP Engine .

[The engine in 1500 hp Did not pass until the end of the test. Information on the new modification is small. Now there are engines: in 1200 and 1400 hp. What is installed is not known.