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| The Advantages of Russia's T-14 Armata Which Claimed To Be Superior Than Abrams And Leopard |
International Military - There are quite a number of sophisticated battle tanks with terrible power owned by major countries. Of the many examples, you can mention the Abrams tank (USA), Leopard (Germany), to the T-14 Armata (Russia).
In its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Russia has reportedly started deploying T-14 Armata tanks. Quoting the EurAsian Times page, various scattered reports stated that the tank had been seen in battle.
Even though it was previously reported that its own troops had rejected it, the Russian T-14 Armata tank has various advanced features. Its array of advantages is claimed to be the answer to surpassing Western tanks such as the M1 Abrams (United States), Challenger 2 (England), and Leopard 2 (Germany).
The advantages of the Russian T-14 Armata Battle Tank
The RIA Novosti news agency reported that the Russian T-14 Armata tank is equipped with a remote-controlled turret. This feature provides increased accuracy and crew safety.
The T-14 Armata is also equipped with a defense system with sensors that can detect and simultaneously launch interceptor payloads to neutralize anti-tank missiles or bullets coming from the enemy. This ability certainly further increases its effectiveness on the battlefield.
In an interview, Major General Sergey Lipova, who is known as the Hero of Russia, said the T-14 Armata tank had a number of advantages over tanks made in Western countries. Also Read Specifications for UGV Markers, Russian Combat Robots Destroying Leopard and Abrams Tanks The first advantage comes from the design it has.
The T-14 Armata offers greater protection to the crew who serve in it. Unlike western tanks, which usually place the crew evenly within the hull, the T-14 Armata provides space for the crew in separate armored capsules. This design makes the safety of the crew in it more guaranteed. Especially if the enemy's anti-tank weapon hits the T-14 Armata section.
Another advantage of this Russian tank is that it is lighter in weight than Western tanks. These advantages increase its maneuverability on the battlefield, especially in swampy areas.