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originally posted by: Arnie123
a reply to: intrptr
I disagree, The ammo compartments blast doors are redirecting that fire upwards, its doing its job. Vulnerable rear armor, nothing to see here that isn't already known.
originally posted by: Bluntone22
a reply to: intrptr
The Abrams has been proven to be one of the best main battle tanks in the world.
No, not indestructible but nothing is.
originally posted by: intrptr
...like TOW, Us manufactured Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) that appear in abundance inside Syria and Iraq. You think those came from Russia?
originally posted by: Zaphod58
Yes, it has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that the most expensive version of the T-90 is slightly more than half the cost of an M1A2. Or with the fact that the T-90 will be easier to maintain and train on. This decision is only to spite the US.
originally posted by: andy06shake
a reply to: intrptr
Tanks cant really fight effectively in an urban environment hence the reason somewhat stealthy man portable missile systems and RPG make them obsolete.
Granted in open terrain or in the correct theatre of war the are a marvellous piece of equipment but like you point out times change and so does the battlescape.