Tango01  | 31 Oct 2015 11:06 a.m. PST |
…sheet Army Recognition Defense Web TV "The T-15 BMP Armata is the latest generation of AIFV (Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle) developed and manufactured by the Russian Defense Industry. The T-15 BMP Armata was unveiled for the first time to the public during the rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in April 2015. The T-15 vehicle (Object 149) has been designed by Uralvagonzavod Research and Production Corporation in Russia's Urals region. This vehicle is based on the universal platform Armata, which is also used for the T-14 Armata MBT (Main Battle Tank). This enables T-15 to be deployed on a battlefield together with Armata tanks, not behind them, thus making it possible to deliver infantry landing parties right in the middle of the fight…"
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| doug redshirt | 31 Oct 2015 12:36 p.m. PST |
Looks like an IFV done right for a change. Active defense and the ability to carry 9 infantry instead of the six in the Bradley. Plus it is based on the same hull as their MBT, which will ease logistics by having the same maintenance crews and parts for resupply. So when is the US starting on its next MBT and IFV? |
| Mako11 | 31 Oct 2015 5:56 p.m. PST |
Right after the F-35 project is completed, so, say 2050, or later…….. |
| paulgenna | 01 Nov 2015 10:13 a.m. PST |
Much later at current rate |
| LORDGHEE | 01 Nov 2015 1:58 p.m. PST |
Looks like it has a robo turret. Anyone know this for sure? |
| Mattw3385 | 01 Nov 2015 10:49 p.m. PST |
With its long front nose. It reminds me of the St. Chamond tank. |
| BattlerBritain | 02 Nov 2015 7:26 a.m. PST |
Looks very big. Wonder how heavy it is? |
| John Treadaway | 02 Nov 2015 8:40 a.m. PST |
Looks like someone was paying attention to the Israelis (Merkava/Namer). 'bout time… John T |
| Noble713 | 02 Nov 2015 9:18 a.m. PST |
Which seems a big departure in my eyes. The Israelis have always favored extreme protection/crew-survivability over mobility, which is fine when you are rarely fighting far from your borders and the ground is pretty dry and solid. You can have a force of the biggest/baddest armored vehicles possible with little or no drawbacks. The Soviets/Russians have always had to contend with vast territory, often muddy/soft ground, abundant river crossings, and a craptastic transportation network….so their tanks and IFVs have always been comparatively light, with great cross-country mobility and river fording abilities. What does it say about the evolution of their operational art if they are upsizing their heavy armor like this? |
| LORDGHEE | 02 Nov 2015 12:56 p.m. PST |
Man with rocket make tank go boom! Tankerman no like this and leave with tank or without tank. Russia thinks this is bad so with new professional army cannot chain tankerman to tank. So now saftery of tankerman is key. Tried lots of tanks that no work so now try few tanks that really work. |
| vicmagpa1 | 02 Nov 2015 1:04 p.m. PST |
i have to admit. it is looking good! wonder which manufacturer will have models in 15mm? |
| Mattw3385 | 02 Nov 2015 2:53 p.m. PST |
BattlerBritian, It's suppose to weigh 50,000 kgs. I don't know if that's empty or fully loaded. |
is painting some ground targets as he needs them.
