Your Nation's Main Battle Tank (No Mechs) [Part 1]

[Licana]

T-95A > M1A2 Abrams > T-72 > T-34 > Male

K2 > Leopard 2A6/7 > Challenger 2 > LeClerc > Type 90 > M1A2 > T-80UD > Merkava IV > Type 99A2 > M1A1 > T-80 > M60A3TTS > T-90A

If I may ask, what makes the K-2 so awesome? I honestly know nothing about it.

[Minnysota]

T-95A > M1A2 Abrams > T-72 > T-34 > Male

K2 > Leopard 2A6/7 > Challenger 2 > LeClerc > Type 90 > M1A2 > T-80UD > Merkava IV > Type 99A2 > M1A1 > T-80 > M60A3TTS > T-90A

And keep in mind the T-72 is an upgraded T-72.

K2 is sexy, IMO.

[Inutoland]

K2 is probably the RL world's most advanced tank right now. Little things like a system that delays firing when the tank jolts if its firing when moving, stuuff like that. Sumer could give you a rundown a whole lot better than I can.

[The Soviet Technocracy]

T-95A > M1A2 Abrams > T-72 > T-34 > Male

K2 > Leopard 2A6/7 > Challenger 2 > LeClerc > Type 90 > M1A2 > T-80UD > Merkava IV > Type 99A2 > M1A1 > T-80 > M60A3TTS > T-90A

And keep in mind the T-72 is an upgraded T-72.

wat bout type 10?

[Minnysota]

K2 is sexy, IMO.

I've read about and seems like it's awesome as hell, but how cost effective would it be?

I believe it is about 6 million USD per unit.

[Wikipedia]

[Senestrum]

It's pretty similar in price to what a new-build M1A2 SEP would be, so it should be more than on par in terms of cost-effectiveness.

[United States of PA]

Roan, you never answered my question about if i would be able to use your Super APFSDS whenever you get it out.

[Rusikstan]

Roan, you never answered my question about if i would be able to use your Super APFSDS whenever you get it out.

Nor mine about whether I can just reverse engineer the gun itself, which in the early stages is just about the same logic as ripping out a MCA-7 gun to put it on somthing else, not everything is a good idea.

As with how it would happen if I bought it, it would be different in someway b/c of the apparent awesomeness of the MK8 gun. All derivatives would be different on that principle, or some such as that.

[Wikipedia and Universe]

Does anyone know of any concrete conceptions of the apparently-uber-classified developing M1A3? I've heard some minor speculation, but no solid plans or even in-depth speculation. I can't even find concept art. Any speculation or maybe even solid knowledge? Sumer? Senestrum? Anyone?

[United States of PA]

M1A3 program was only started like, a couple of months ago to my knowledge.

I'd be surprised if they are much past feature's consideration at this time.

[Zeth Rekia]

Does anyone know of any concrete conceptions of the apparently-uber-classified developing M1A3? I've heard some minor speculation, but no solid plans or even in-depth speculation. I can't even find concept art. Any speculation or maybe even solid knowledge? Sumer? Senestrum? Anyone?

I heard it is has 6 cannons.

[Licana]

Does anyone know of any concrete conceptions of the apparently-uber-classified developing M1A3? I've heard some minor speculation, but no solid plans or even in-depth speculation. I can't even find concept art. Any speculation or maybe even solid knowledge? Sumer? Senestrum? Anyone?

I heard it is has 6 cannons.

...leave.

[Kozlovka]

I heard it is has 6 cannons.

i herd it has 4 treads and autoloader

uber-active laser point defense system as well.

[Dinosaurana]

Does anyone know of any concrete conceptions of the apparently-uber-classified developing M1A3? I've heard some minor speculation, but no solid plans or even in-depth speculation. I can't even find concept art. Any speculation or maybe even solid knowledge? Sumer? Senestrum? Anyone?

Probably looks like the M1A2, with some improved features.

[Sucrati]

Does anyone know of any concrete conceptions of the apparently-uber-classified developing M1A3? I've heard some minor speculation, but no solid plans or even in-depth speculation. I can't even find concept art. Any speculation or maybe even solid knowledge? Sumer? Senestrum? Anyone?

I heard it is has 6 cannons.

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[Dostanuot Loj]

Does anyone know of any concrete conceptions of the apparently-uber-classified developing M1A3? I've heard some minor speculation, but no solid plans or even in-depth speculation. I can't even find concept art. Any speculation or maybe even solid knowledge? Sumer? Senestrum? Anyone?

I read a GD press brief on the program a month ago. Which I believe makes me most qualified and most informed on the actual program here.

Anyway, all it said was incremental improvements for the current threat environment. Which I figure means M1A2TUSK +1, new build instead of refit. So it's not going to be anything super.

[Minnysota]

Does anyone know of any concrete conceptions of the apparently-uber-classified developing M1A3? I've heard some minor speculation, but no solid plans or even in-depth speculation. I can't even find concept art. Any speculation or maybe even solid knowledge? Sumer? Senestrum? Anyone?

I read a GD press brief on the program a month ago. Which I believe makes me most qualified and most informed on the actual program here.

Anyway, all it said was incremental improvements for the current threat environment. Which I figure means M1A2TUSK +1, new build instead of refit. So it's not going to be anything super.

No engines that are less fuel-consuming?

[Bajireyn]

I read a GD press brief on the program a month ago. Which I believe makes me most qualified and most informed on the actual program here.

Anyway, all it said was incremental improvements for the current threat environment. Which I figure means M1A2TUSK +1, new build instead of refit. So it's not going to be anything super.

No engines that are less fuel-consuming?

i guess not...

[Powys-Gwent]

Challenger 2 MBT. Best MBT in the world.

[Dostanuot Loj]

(Image)

Challenger 2 MBT. Best MBT in the world.

That's an M1A2.

Minnysota: Not that I know of. But they've said nothing about the actual details. I can only speculate based on what is needed and what they're doing normally.

[Bajireyn]

(Image)

Challenger 2 MBT. Best MBT in the world.

you know that pictures a M1A2 not a challenger right?

[Rusikstan]

Does anyone know of any concrete conceptions of the apparently-uber-classified developing M1A3? I've heard some minor speculation, but no solid plans or even in-depth speculation. I can't even find concept art. Any speculation or maybe even solid knowledge? Sumer? Senestrum? Anyone?

I read a GD press brief on the program a month ago. Which I believe makes me most qualified and most informed on the actual program here.

Anyway, all it said was incremental improvements for the current threat environment. Which I figure means M1A2TUSK +1, new build instead of refit. So it's not going to be anything super.

To make sure I understand you, they are going to be actually building new everything instead of just spitshinning older models until new?

[Dostanuot Loj]

I read a GD press brief on the program a month ago. Which I believe makes me most qualified and most informed on the actual program here.

Anyway, all it said was incremental improvements for the current threat environment. Which I figure means M1A2TUSK +1, new build instead of refit. So it's not going to be anything super.

To make sure I understand you, they are going to be actually building new everything instead of just spitshinning older models until new?

Who knows?
US tank forces are capped by congress. The only way they're going to be building new is if they get rid of older Abrams. Which is a strong possibility (Iraq wants some, among others).

[Rusikstan]

To make sure I understand you, they are going to be actually building new everything instead of just spitshinning older models until new?

Who knows?
US tank forces are capped by congress. The only way they're going to be building new is if they get rid of older Abrams. Which is a strong possibility (Iraq wants some, among others).

Ah well then I guess we will just wait and see what becomes of it.

[Minnysota]

I will wait anxiously for the M1A3 to come out.

-nods-