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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.

Education/Credentials


10+ years of service in the Swedish Army

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...

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...

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Pekka10/08/10101010V in depth and all bang-on... well .....
Mark05/10/09101010 
Dave Rawlinson10/09/06101010Brilliant -- exactly what I was after .....
Freddy07/26/06101010Thanks Peter.
Cindy Eakle10/17/04101010Thank you very much, you gave me .....

Recent Answers from Peter Eriksson

2010-09-20 L.A.W.S ROCKET LAUNCHER 66mm:

Hello  I am familiar with the weapon you are inquiring about but I cannot give you an estimate of itīs worth since I live in Sweden where the market for such things are very limited.  I guess that a swap

2010-05-31 Face-off:

a) We would all be dead. All. Dead. 2 words: Nuclear weapons.  b) We would all be dead, or suffer the consequences from the use of nuclear weapons.  c) We would all be dead, or suffer the consequences

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 Iīll 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

 

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