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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.
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.
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.
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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
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...
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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
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
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
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
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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