New MBTs

[Rockstar]

No doubt the times are a changing. It’s much cheaper to build, maintain and arm troops with anti-tank weapons than to build a tank. Heck I read not too long ago Javelins are being outfitted with SAM options too. That’s a lot of firepower for one individual and does make things more difficult for armor crews.

History has shown tanks have never been immune to attack or unstoppable. It boils down to when and how they’re used, supported and supplied. I just don’t see the role of armored warfare going away anytime soon. Todays challenge is keeping the crew alive. The west has the advantage in economy, technology to provide tank crews with toys like the Leopard and Abrams that increase survivability thereby providing confidence on the battle field. And it’s the survivability of the trained tank crew western military planners are concerned with when designing tanks, we can always build another tank. But training a new crew takes a lot of time and even harder to find crews to run tanks with a survivability like the T-80 that pops it’s turret if someone sneezes.

I’m rambling so I’ll stop now

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Rockstar

No doubt the times are a changing. It’s much cheaper to build, maintain and arm troops with anti-tank weapons than to build a tank. Heck I read not too long ago Javelins are being outfitted with SAM options too. That’s a lot of firepower for one individual and does make things more difficult for armor crews.

History has shown tanks have never been immune to attack or unstoppable. It boils down to when and how they’re used, supported and supplied. I just don’t see the role of armored warfare going away anytime soon. Todays challenge is keeping the crew alive. The west has the advantage in economy, technology to provide tank crews with toys like the Leopard and Abrams that increase survivability thereby providing confidence on the battle field. And it’s the survivability of the trained tank crew western military planners are concerned with when designing tanks, we can always build another tank. But training a new crew takes a lot of time and even harder to find crews to run tanks with a survivability like the T-80 that pops it’s turret if someone sneezes.

I’m rambling so I’ll stop now

I don't think the above is rambling at all, I certainly agree with you.

Only one thing you missed when you make mention of the 'survivability' of the tank crew and that is 'comforts', the British Challenger comes with a BV (Boiling Vessel) which enables the crew to have a cuppa and heat food

In fact, this has been the case with every tank designed since the Centurion in the 1960's

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I don't think the above is rambling at all, I certainly agree with you.

Only one thing you missed when you make mention of the 'survivability' of the tank crew and that is 'comforts', the British Challenger comes with a BV (Boiling Vessel) which enables the crew to have a cuppa and heat food

In fact, this has been the case with every tank designed since the Centurion in the 1960's

Its the technical implementation of psychic warfare. The enemy stares in disbelief and freezes, and can be easily put down. Pursing your lips and blow into cups wins wars!

[Jimbuna]

Previously, British tank crews had disembarked when they wanted to "brew-up" (make tea), using a petrol cooker improvised from empty fuel cans called a "Benghazi burner". Use of the BV enabled the crew to stay safely inside the tank and reduced the time taken for breaks.

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Previously, British tank crews had disembarked when they wanted to "brew-up" (make tea), using a petrol cooker improvised from empty fuel cans called a "Benghazi burner". Use of the BV enabled the crew to stay safely inside the tank and reduced the time taken for breaks.

The value of breaks is overrated. Instead of making tea crews should smoke weed while storming forward.

[Rockstar]

Nothing wrong with sparking one up once in awhile. But never on the job, especially driving a tank.

Might I suggest a nice sticky ‘Purple Hindu’ during your next evening break. Slow come up (even for the novice), long peak high and easy way down, mild psychedelic effects, beautiful mood, uncontrollable laughter if watching a comedy on TV, movie Hot Rod is a good one. Wake up the next morning feeling physically and mentally wonderful, ready to hop in a MBT and take over the world. Lol

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I don't think the above is rambling at all, I certainly agree with you.

Only one thing you missed when you make mention of the 'survivability' of the tank crew and that is 'comforts', the British Challenger comes with a BV (Boiling Vessel) which enables the crew to have a cuppa and heat food

In fact, this has been the case with every tank designed since the Centurion in the 1960's

Having afternoon tea while flying across a battlefield guns blazing! Only the Brit’s could come up that design feature!

[les green01]

train women wait for that time of the month put them in the tank won't be any men around for miles one side up the tench the other side does the same but you bet the west is studying everything going on over there and will put it to use

[mapuc]

I'm sorry Mr Manufactor but this tank is worthless, bad armour can't fire more than 5 shots then you have to wait 30 minutes for the barrel to cool down. No fix those problems and we may reconsider our standpoint.

Sir-Did I tell you that with each tank comes a water boiler and free tea to the crew.

Well that's another story...I order 100 to start with.

Markus

[Jimbuna]

[Rockstar]