There is a tanker Chieftain video who tells the story of 20 Merkavas going up against the latest Orc ATM in huge ambush. Only one tank was lost, and one tank was hit 11 times.
He also makes the point that not one Merkava thought to pop smoke.
Karl Walled was funnier.
“There is a tanker Chieftain video who tells the story of 20 Merkavas going up against the latest Orc ATM in huge ambush. Only one tank was lost, and one tank was hit 11 times.”
I really like Chieftain’s work. I saw that video. The Merkava is probably one of the best tanks in the world and it is optimized for its environment. (As opposed to most US designs that have to perform equally well in all environments. That means more compromises when compared to something like the Merkava.) I think he made the point that probably none of the missiles were as good as what we’re giving the Ukrainians. Also, the British/Swedish system is even better. But his point about other failures is valid too. A tank without significant infantry and air cover to at least the range of current missiles is very vulnerable. The conclusion is, it’s not what you have but how you use it.