Best Post WWII Tanks

[rittmeister]

Works for me.

https://medium.com/history-of-yesterday/the-nuclear-powered-tank-d8baac28d71a

a brainfart! come on, some sort of nuclear reactor in a 25 tons tank*

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* to be invented during the deployment phase

 

[O' Be Joyful]

a brainfart! come on, some sort of nuclear reactor in a 25 tons tank*

I meant the link worked for me.

 

[rittmeister]

I meant the link worked for me.

i got that, but i commented on the link not your 'puter prowess (that would have been a lie, anyway)

 

[Wehrkraftzersetzer]

MobilityEdit

The phase I design of the Chrysler TV-8 featured a Chrysler V-8 engine with 300 gross horsepower which was coupled to an electric generator located within the rear turret; the generator powered two electric motors in the front hull, each motor driving either of the two 28-inch wide tracks. Propulsion in the water was by means of a water jet pump installed in the bottom rear of the turret.[1]

Other methods of powering the tank that were later considered include a gas turbine engine drive, a vapour-cycle power plant fueled by hydrocarbons, and a nuclear fission-powered vapour-cycle power plant

were later considered (and never built)

 

[5fish]

Here a short video history of the Russian Object 279 tank: the Warrior of the Apocalypse

 

[jgoodguy]

I like the ability to attack ships.

 

[Kirk's Raider's]

My God a nuclear tank.... @O' Be Joyful , @jgoodguy , @rittmeister , @Wehrkraftzersetzer

Here the link with a photo and diagram...

The Nuclear Powered Tank

Chrysler TV-8

medium.com

Yes but obviously a dumb idea that never even had a working prototype.
Kirk's Raiders

 

[Kirk's Raider's]

Here a short video history of the Russian Object 279 tank: the Warrior of the Apocalypse

So only three prototypes were ever made. Can't really say it was a great tank with no track record.
Kirk's Raiders

 

[Kirk's Raider's]

Interesting video by Ted Effect "was theT-72:any good".
Soviet tanks have a bad post WWII reputation especially does used by the Iraqi Army but tdoes that tell the whole story? Watch the video and see.
A good point it that Iraqi crews were not well trained and used outdated ammunition. The Kuwait Army used a Yugoslavian varient of the T-72 in the First Gulf War with good results.
Lots of factors go into a tanks performance such has training, maintenance and logistical support to named a few.
Kirk's Raiders

 

[O' Be Joyful]

Interesting video by Ted Effect "was theT-72:any good".

 

[Kirk's Raider's]

Red Effect has some videos that argue the worlds worst current MBT is the Indian Arjun tank.
It get technical but it's an interesting argument.
Kirk's Raiders

 

[O' Be Joyful]

Red Effect has some videos that argue the worlds worst current MBT is the Indian Arjun tank.
It get technical but it's an interesting argument.

 

[Kirk's Raider's]

Definitely a tounge in cheek video. I appreciate the link.
Kirk's Raiders

 

[O' Be Joyful]

I like the ability to attack ships.

Any improvement above and beyond the Sherman DD would be welcomed.

DD (Duplex Drive) Sherman Swimming Tank

But, exposed tracks always bother me, no matter the model or type. I like the early idea of a jet thruster vs propellers.

 

[5fish]

Here a great little video about concept tanks from ancient times to the 20th century .... there an actual video of a artillery nuclear shell being fired and going off... it was fun to see the tanks that were never were...

LINK:

 

[5fish]

Here are the two Russian tanks in the fight both made in the 1970's but upgraded over the years... If I remember rightly in the Iraq war their version little little to our Abrams Tanks...

T-72

T-72B3 Main Battle Tank | Military-Today.com

The T-72B3 is a recent Russian upgrade of the ageing T-72B tanks. This tank is fitted with new engine, new gunners sight, improved fire control system and has some other improvements.

www.military-today.com

T-80

T-80 (MBT)

Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the T-80 (MBT) including pictures.

www.militaryfactory.com

 

[5fish]

Here is Ukraine's

T-84 Main Battle Tank | Military-Today.com

The T-84 main battle tank is a further development of the T-80UD. It entered service with Ukrainian army in 1999.

www.military-today.com

 

[rittmeister]

Here are the two Russian tanks in the fight both made in the 1970's but upgraded over the years... If I remember rightly in the Iraq war their version little little to our Abrams Tanks...

T-72

T-72B3 Main Battle Tank | Military-Today.com

The T-72B3 is a recent Russian upgrade of the ageing T-72B tanks. This tank is fitted with new engine, new gunners sight, improved fire control system and has some other improvements.

www.military-today.com

T-80

T-80 (MBT)

Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the T-80 (MBT) including pictures.

www.militaryfactory.com

they were especially no match for the wardhogs

 

[5fish]

The future of tanks...

 

[Wehrkraftzersetzer]

tanks don't give birth, star ships however ....