Could a ww2 tank beat a modern tank?
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Could a ww2 tank beat a modern tank?
Probably any medium or heavy WWII tank can destroy M1 Abrams – If you drop it from 40,000ft directly onto Abrams turret. If you take one-to-one fight into consideration, sorry, no chance.
What is the world’s best main battle tank?
Currently top 10 best tanks in the world are these:
- Nr.1 Leopard 2A7 (Germany)
- Nr.2 K2 Black Panther (South Korea)
- Nr.3 M1A2 SEP (USA)
- Nr.4 Challenger 2 (United Kingdom)
- Nr.5 Armata (Russia)
- Nr.6 Merkava Mk.4 (Israel)
- Nr.7 Type 90 (Japan)
- Nr.8 Leclerc (France)
Can a mortar destroy a tank ww2?
The 0.23-to-0.47-inch (5.8 to 11.9 mm) thick armor generally prevented penetration by small arms fire and shell fragments. However, even a near miss from field artillery or an impact from a mortar HE round could easily disable or destroy the tank: if the fuel tank was ruptured, it could incinerate the tank’s crew.
How many Challenger 2 tanks does the British army have?
There will though be fewer of them. The British Army has 227 ageing Challenger 2 tanks. Only 148 of them will be modernised and they won’t be entirely new.
Which country has the best tanks?
Russia
Military > Army > Main battle tanks: Countries Compared
| # | COUNTRY | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 22,710 |
| 2 | China | 9,000 |
| 3 | United States | 8,725 |
| 4 | India | 5,978 |
Can a bazooka destroy a tank?
Featuring a solid-propellant rocket for propulsion, it allowed for high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warheads to be delivered against armored vehicles, machine gun nests, and fortified bunkers at ranges beyond that of a standard thrown grenade or mine….
| Bazooka | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1942–present |
| Used by | See Users |
Can a machine gun destroy a tank?
Tanks are designed to repel standard infantry rifle and even heavy machine gun fire (the 12.7mm heavy machine gun cartridge was defeated by light tank’s armor by the middle of World War II) as being immersed in the combined and sustained fire of hundreds of soldiers is a very normal risk.
What is Britain’s main battle tank?
The Challenger 2
The Challenger 2 is the British Army’s main battle tank.
What is the KPA’s second Korean War strategy?
The Diplomat’s Second Korean War scenario assumes that the KPA would devote the majority of its long-range artillery assets to counterforce attacks against ROK and U.S. military facilities along the invasion routes.
How many Challenger 2 main battle tanks will be upgraded?
The decision on how many Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks will be upgraded will not be made until 2021, says Minister Stuart Andrew. Speaking to Forces TV here, the Minister made clear that the announcements will be made at the beginning of 2021.
What would happen if there was a second Korean War?
The U.S. Department of Defense assessed that a Second Korean War could produce 200,000-300,000 South Korean and U.S. military casualties within the first 90 days, in addition to hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths.
How many British soldiers died in the Korean War?
Around 60,000 members of the British armed forces served in Korea, many were National Servicemen. British forces: over 1,100 killed and 2,600 wounded. American forces: nearly 37,000 killed and 92,000 wounded. South Korean forces: at least half a million killed or wounded. Chinese forces: over 110,000 killed and 380,000 wounded.