Block, SkipCaptcha, Automoderated users, Bots, edit
57,719
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 3:
Line 3: − +
→History: Spelling/Grammar Check, typos fixed: 1960's → 1960s
----
----
==History==
==History==
The first generation of MBTs entered military service during the early 1960's. These MBT designs were mostly upgraded versions of contemporary infantry support tanks, fitted with bigger main guns that could be used effectively against other tanks.
The first generation of MBTs entered military service during the early 1960s. These MBT designs were mostly upgraded versions of contemporary infantry support tanks, fitted with bigger main guns that could be used effectively against other tanks.
MBTs have now reached the maximum practical weight limit for a combat vehicle, and engineers are looking for lightweight methods of improving protection. [[Explosive reactive armor]] provides greater protection against [[shaped charges]] while the [[Russia]]ns have developed an active armor system which uses [[radar]] to detect incoming projectiles and launch an interceptor. Research into exotic armors such as all-plastic and electrical armor is also ongoing.
MBTs have now reached the maximum practical weight limit for a combat vehicle, and engineers are looking for lightweight methods of improving protection. [[Explosive reactive armor]] provides greater protection against [[shaped charges]] while the [[Russia]]ns have developed an active armor system which uses [[radar]] to detect incoming projectiles and launch an interceptor. Research into exotic armors such as all-plastic and electrical armor is also ongoing.