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Expertise
Im capable of answering many of your questions about modern Main Battle Tanks and their configuration/construction/sub-systems. I can also tell you a thing or two about MBT ammunition like the DU-projectiles and Hollow Charge munitions if you like.
Experience in the area
I work as a technical officer in the Swedish armoured corps. I work on a daily basis with modern systems like the Leopard 2 MBT and the CV9040 IFV. This is something I have done for almost 4 years now and on my sparetime I sometimes help to restore old armoured vehicles. In addition to that I have a website at www.mainbattletanks.net dedicated to swedish armoured vehicles.
What do you like about this subject?
These vehicles are as high-tech as it gets. With the sole mission to protects its crew and kill the enemy they are truly an enginnering masterpiece.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Everything worth knowing
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The first tanks was developed in 1914 and it has come a long way since then. Sure, it is still a creation forged from fire and steel with its sole purpose to bring death and destruction to the enemy but the computerization makes todays Main Battle Tanks a real dream for technical enthusiasts. Optronics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Mechanics, Ballistic physics, Material knowledge, Computers, Chemi
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Well... Who am I kidding... The MBT is designed to bring death and destruction to all those evil persons passing before its gun/tracks/barrel...
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Mark | 05/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Dave Rawlinson | 10/09/06 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Brilliant -- exactly what I was after ..... |
| Freddy | 07/26/06 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Peter. |
| Cindy Eakle | 10/17/04 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, you gave me ..... |
| Rob | 05/23/04 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Boy, talk about esoteric sources! You nailed ..... |
Recent Answers from Peter Eriksson
2009-05-09 Tanks&sand:
The crews are well aware of what is expected of them when it comes to a functional gun. If the weather or environment is such that there is a lot of dust they will try to protect the muzzle if the situation
2008-12-13 military:
Are you fearing Chinese motorized divisions rolling down Park Avenue? Or a Russian Airborne Regiment patroling Hollywood Boulevard? But IŽll try to give you an answer to your last question: How many
2008-12-08 who stands a chance:
If you are under the age of 15 I can understand because this is a very childish question. Listen up more in school and your question will be answered in due time. If you are over 15 I suggest you start
2006-10-06 Stopping the enemy climbing on tanks:
Hi On modern tanks ther are some ways to prevent enemy soldiers to climb "onboard". 1: Speed. Makes it hard to get on the tank. Its though to get up when a tank i still, imagine when it is driving along
2006-08-22 Military tanks and brain injury:
Hello. This was a question that I have never encountered before. I have never heard of such a connection with brain damage & tanks... even if I suspect that tankers in general have some sort of brain
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