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To: yarddog
I have always wondered what is the difference between a tank destroyer and a tank. Looking at WWII models they look just like a tank.

The difference in their role. TD's typically have no turret with limited lateral movement to the barrel.

6 posted on 09/06/2019 8:08:59 AM PDT by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: rjsimmon

The US WW2 turreted tank destroyers would like to have a word with you. Also, modern TDs are almost all armored cars with a big gun or missile battery on top.


21 posted on 09/06/2019 11:44:12 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: rjsimmon
Modern TD:


22 posted on 09/06/2019 11:46:58 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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