Changes

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.