Putin unveils first new Russian tank since the end of the Cold War [tr]

UK Daily Mail ^ | May 5, 2015 | Sara Malm

[C19fan]

Russia has unveiled its most powerful and sophisticated tank since the end of the Cold War in the latest warmongering exercise by Vladimir Putin. The T-14 Armata appeared in public for the first time yesterday, rumbling down a Moscow avenue on its way to Red Square as a crescendo of patriotic fervour gripped the country. The tank was taking part in final rehearsals for the Victory Day parade on Saturday, where it be the highlight of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. Some 200 pieces of military hardware and 16,500 troops will take part in all. Armed with a remote-controlled turret and an automatic loading system, the tank is the product of Russia's ten-year armament program in which £254billion is being spent on new weaponry.

[C19fan]

Interesting geometry of the turret. The Russians were famous for the spherical turrets starting with the T-54/55 but that has been replaced by quadrilateral and triangular shapes. The turret bustle seems like an ideal shot trap. Usually designers would trip to minimize the space between the bustle and the hull.

[TexasFreeper2009]

looks like a poor attempt to be stealth.

[econjack]

Cool tank. Should make a neat target for smart missiles and drones.

[JoeProBono]

[Lazamataz]

Looks like crap.

[Lazamataz]

T-90 seemed a lot better than this T14.

[Gamecock]

I thought the same think. Looks like it is made out of aluminum.

[RayChuang88]

I wonder are the Russians still infatuated with autoloading for the tank guns. Many Soviet tank crews HATED the T-64, T-72 and T-80 tanks because the autoloading system was slow to load a shell and were not paragons of reliability.

[rjsimmon]

Interesting geometry of the turret. The Russians were famous for the spherical turrets starting with the T-54/55 but that has been replaced by quadrilateral and triangular shapes.

Ever since the T-64, they have gone to the minimalist turret style to reduce the signature. Then, they toss ablative and reactive armor on top of it. Their armor looks more like a Transformer Decepticon than an actual armored vehicle.

[RetSignman]

Looks like crap. Hey Laz, it's still a lot better than they have now.

[ETL]

[JoeProBono]

[glorgau]

Say what you want, but those guys know how to put on a parade. I’d actually almost want to go to Moscow to see one of them.

[publius911]

Military

[Busko]

Let some A-10s get target practice. See how they hold up

[Servant of the Cross]

He's not a real tank commander. Here's a real tank commander ....

[molson209]

Will they retire those Big Guys that run around saying , “TANK” “TANK” “TANK”

[blueunicorn6]

They are going to snap a lot of flagstaffs and Russian Soldiers when they traverse the turret right.

[blueunicorn6]

Hit it with some spray paint and they are sunk.