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Old 09-04-2008 | 12:34 PM
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Default RE: Armor Comparisons


ORIGINAL: heavyaslead


ORIGINAL: Panther F


ORIGINAL: heavyaslead

It is a well known fact the M1A1/2 can be KO'd by 25mm rounds (in the rear), so yes deployment strategy is key. Tanks are vulnerable when not utilized properly.

A RPG can be every bit as dangerous as a MBT.
It is a well known fact that all tanks are vulnerable (in the rear) by another tank or RPG. I was just using the M1A1 as an example against the much inferior T-72 as was proven once before.
Not with active defense, like Trophy, its all around protection.
Yeah, the Trophy Defense System works great against most weapons, but there is one problem including the fact that the system right now has no reloading capability. Once it fires, that side of the vehicle is vulnerable. Which brings up another shortcoming: the Trophy can only be mounted to protect one axis. This means officials would have to mount multiple missile systems on every vehicle.

So I remain correct that the fact all tanks are vulnerable (in the rear) by another tank or RPG.