(November 22, 2022 at 10:11 pm)Helios Wrote:(November 22, 2022 at 8:53 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: I'd take the Leo II or M1A2 over the Armata. Both are battle-tested killers.True but i was comparing 6th generation tanks.
If a 6G tank can't stand up against 5G tanks, is it really 6G?
Point is, the Armata is untested, and bugs will be found. And the ammo stowed under the turret is a weakness we've all seen resulting in moon-shots anyway. I think the T-14 is a paper tiger, much like a lot of Russian hardware. The unmanned turret is okay, I guess, but when that ammo cooks off the crew compartment is still going to be found twenty or thirty yards away anyhow. Hope those guys are buckled in.
Bubbling in the back of mind as well is the idea that if you're putting thoughts and prayers into Wunderwaffen you're probably well and truly screwed anyway. They've got about 20 Armatas to field right now, and putting them into action right now will make no difference in outcome. It's a desperation move.
