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2022-05-11 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Technical Reflections on Russia’s Armoured Fighting Vehicles

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Posted by badanov 2022-05-11 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 A fine readable commentary for layman such as myself. T-72s etc not deathtraps if used properly.

Posted by borgboy 2022-05-11 00:55|| 2022-05-11 00:55|| Front Page Top

#2 It is a nice "layman's first overview" article. A thing to consider is that the Soviet perspective from WW2 was that armor is massed for the attack and engagement ranges typically were 250 meters or less. Many of the T-72's design features exemplify this focus.

Posted by magpie 2022-05-11 01:51|| 2022-05-11 01:51|| Front Page Top

/\ Yes, obviously 'side shot' vulnerability is greatly decreased when the mass attack (on line assault) is employed. Channeling armor, single-file through city streets (urban warfare) or down paved highways thus exposing sides is deadly. Adding to this vulnerability are new families of highly effective Anti Tank Missiles such as the Lockheed Martin Javelin and British NLAW Anti-tank weapon.

The Ukraine army has also used anti-tank mines very effectively to enforce the channeling of tanks and trucks into established Anti-tank missile kill zones.

While this vintage Russian T-34 tank on-line attack graphic does not depict screening infantry, dismounted infantry would have likely been used to destroy or expose anti-tank teams. The extended ranges and accuracy of the newer anti-armor weapons makes screening by infantry very costly and labor intense.

As magpie stated in #2, weapons systems and tactics have changes since WWII. It would appear Russian systems and tactics have not kept up with current warfighting tactics and technologies.

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Posted by Besoeker 2022-05-11 05:13|| 2022-05-11 05:13|| Front Page Top

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