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The driver hasn't died, so our tanks are still the best.
Originally posted by Zaphod58
I agree completely fritz. Tanks should NOT be used in urban warfare situations. Not in any long term capacity. The real problem with uparmoring them for this type of situation is the weight. It would be great to have more bottom armor, but then we start losing them because they're too slow to get out of situations. Although if we're going to leave them there, we need to do SOMETHING to give them more protection.
Originally posted by Zaphod58
You've GOT to be kidding me. "The driver hasn't died so our tanks are still the best"?! Give it up Ineedhelp. This isn't about who has the best tanks, or a "Our tanks are better than your tanks" thread. This is an upgrade to the weapons being used against tanks in Iraq, and it's going to make things that much more dangerous for our tankers.
Originally posted by spencerjohnstone
the injured driver
Originally posted by DaSeitz
Sad to see this evolution in roadside bombs. Canada recently purchased Leopard2A6M tanks with additional mine protection for using them in Afghanistan. Looks like all tanks need better mine protection these days.