Features of modern Chinese tanks
China independently develops and builds armored vehicles of various classes, incl. several types of tanks. At the same time, interesting concepts and technical solutions are used in the latest tank projects ....
Tank diesel with counter-moving pistons: pros and cons
The concept of the famous 5TD tank diesel engine is now practically dead. At the same time, the benefits that the non-trivial layout of such a motor promises theoretically more than compensate for everything ...
Marine Corps fighting vehicle: the old project reminded of itself
A new specialized model of armored vehicles may be developed for the Russian marines. The other day it became known about the existence of at least a mock-up sample ....
Technical features of the project BMP-1AM "Basurmanin"
The Russian army receives upgraded infantry fighting vehicles BMP-1AM. The new project "Basurmanin" allows you to extend the life of available equipment, as well as rid it of the main...
Amphibious armored personnel carrier BT-3F: tests before the series
The prospective amphibious armored personnel carrier BT-3F is undergoing the next stage of testing and is being prepared for mass production. The manufacturer will be able to start production of equipment almost immediately after...
SAO 2S42 "Lotos" continues testing
Preliminary tests of an experienced self-propelled gun 2S42 "Lotos" continue. These activities are planned to be completed this year, after which they will begin organizing state tests....
Operation of armored vehicles: the experience of a company deputy commander
The technical support of combat vehicles is one of the fundamental factors in the readiness of tanks. About the subtleties and difficulties of this process in the next historical essay by Colonel Fedorov Fedor ...
BMP-1AM "Basurmanin" enters the troops
The Ministry of Defense for the first time announces the delivery of upgraded infantry fighting vehicles BMP-1AM "Basurmanin" to the combat unit. In the near future, such equipment will begin service in the Eastern Military District....
Patent Search: The Tanks We've Lost
The priceless archives of the Federal Service for Intellectual Property contain real gems of engineering. Of particular interest are copyright certificates and patents in the field of...
With unclear prospects: South Korean tank K21-105 for the Indian army
South Korea offers the Indian army its promising medium tank K21-105. To receive an order, the South Korean side is ready to finalize the project and transfer technology. However, it is not yet clear...
The History of the Deputy Commander: Hydrofoil Tank Troops
Service and life of the deputy commander of a tank company for the technical part. This time we will focus on testing high-speed hydrofoil tank landing craft. Place and time of action...
Tankograd of the XXI century: in search of a new diesel V-2
December 2021 marks 80 years since the first tank diesel V-2 was assembled in Chelyabinsk. A long-liver in the world of motors is still not going to retire, as an adequate replacement for him ...
Umbrella for the tank and "roof-fighters"
Tank protection in the upper hemisphere. Problems and solutions ...
State and prospects of the Kurganets-25 project. Delays and reasons for optimism
Work on the promising Kurganets-25 armored vehicles is nearing completion. State tests should have already begun, according to the results of which the equipment will be able to enter service ...
Fighting compartment Leonardo HITFACT Mk II (Italy)
The Italian Leonardo holding is promoting the promising fighting compartment HITFACT Mk II on the market. This product can carry weapons of different calibers and is intended for mounting on wheeled and ...
Versus. Javelin and Bayraktar against T-72
Are the new items that are so much talked about, especially in Ukraine, so dangerous for tanks? ...
M2 Bradley hybrid is preparing for testing
Next year, the US Army will test an experimental modification of the M2 Bradley BMP with a hybrid power plant. These events will show the real possibilities of such technologies in the field of ...
Everyday zampotekh: when tanks fail
Maintaining military equipment on alert is a separate art form. In a tank battalion, in particular, a repair platoon, equipped with quite specific equipment, is responsible for this. About her -...
On a new chassis with new capabilities: the state and prospects of the Bundeswehr engineering armored vehicle fleet
The Bundeswehr has a large number of armored engineering vehicles for various purposes. Now this park is undergoing renovation, one of the main tasks of which is the transition to modern ...
Tank freak show. "Tanks-giraffes"
Today we will talk about "tanks-giraffes", that is, vehicles with rising warheads ....
BTT projects: one more amazing than the other
Collective farmers and students expelled for academic failure, Red Army men and military engineers literally in batches offered their "inventions" to the competent authorities, and they also refused them en masse ...
Demonstrator of GSD LuWa technologies. Promising armored vehicle for the Bundeswehr
In the interests of the Bundeswehr, a promising landing armored vehicle GSD LuWa is being developed. This project uses a number of interesting technical solutions designed to provide high ...
Our tank freak show. Projects more than strange ...
Tank designs, distinguished by their strangeness ...
Advantages and potential of the SPTRK "Chrysanthemum-S"
The 9K123 Chrysanthemum-S self-propelled anti-tank missile system is capable of striking a wide range of targets, from tanks and fortifications to helicopters and UAVs. Such combat capabilities were obtained at the expense of ...