The article focuses on plans to replace the M1 Abrams main battle tank of the U.S. Army with the Future Combat System (FCS) equipped with a linked computer network of sensors, robots and weapons. Its downsides include its weight whic...
US Marine in an M1 Abrams tank, February 2, 2011. Development of a new Main Battle Tank to replace the aging M60 Patton began in the 1970s, and after a decade of research and development the M1 Abrams was born. Boasting new lighter composite armor, a 105mm (later 120mm) gun,and ...
Tank Force is great all around. Dynamic game play is the backbone of the game. Lots to do, lots to learn. Can be frustrating to new players. Some players that understand the game can be too hard one newer players. If you know the fundementals stop being salty to new players. If you...
Class: Light Tank (Prototype) Developed: 2019-2021 Service: N/A Vehicles Built: 1-2 Operators: N/A This vehicle’s name stands for Mobile Protected Firepower, which is a U.S. Army program to replace the aging Stryker platform as the Strykers are to be decommissioned in the coming years...
In April 2018, the Army's chief of staff told Congress that a next-gen combat vehiclewould likely replace the Abrams tankin the next 10 to 15 years, though no exact date is set yet. 28 of 28Getty Images One tough legacy The Abrams still has a couple new versions on the way, as me...
In the early 50s, a new tank was being worked on to replace the M46, this was the T42. However, to put it simply, the T42 ended up being something of a disaster. This did not stop the Ordnance Department though, who continued to work on the tank in the hopes that it could yet...
Both have drawn bits of mechanical DNA from these two vehicles to bring their MPF prototypes to life. BAE Systems BAE’s tank stems from a design conceived for the Army’s Armored Gun System (AGS), an air transportable light tank to replace the M551 Sheridan. Developed by one of BAE's ...
It was lighter and much faster than the former, and better protected with a new generation of composite armour, the famous “Chobham” armour also used by the M1 Abrams. The first Challenger was produced to 480 vehicles until 1990 before being replace by the even faster Challenger II. The ...
Still another item often overlooked is that it was necessary for us to carry an adequate basic load of ammunition and gasoline in our tanks, for to replace what we used we had to call upon trucks that had to travel over a long, dangerous supply route. ...
It handles better on road as well, thanks to its multiple wheels. This version also replaces the traditional handbrake with a steering mode in a similar fashion to the Monster, allowing it to make extra tight turns. Because of the more realistic access hatch, it is more difficult for the ...