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#111
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ickalanda (04/29/2012) [-] 
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Nuclear weapons actually become less useful the larger they are in terms of efficiency.
This is why modern nuclear missiles generally have a warhead with three, six, or ten separate bombs all intended for separate targets.
Something like the Tzar Bomb wasted a huge amount of energy burning through the much larger amount of atmosphere it had to go through to get to it's intended blast radius.
It's much more efficient to have 10 smaller nuclear weapons, that actually make use of less nuclear material than something like the Tzar Bomb, but that in the end cover a wider area of destruction with much more specific targets.
Large test bombs like this are impressive on paper and for shock and awe, but are actually extremely impractical for use, which is why they have never been mass produced or pursued beyond the initial test.
Nuclear weapons actually become less useful the larger they are in terms of efficiency.
This is why modern nuclear missiles generally have a warhead with three, six, or ten separate bombs all intended for separate targets.
Something like the Tzar Bomb wasted a huge amount of energy burning through the much larger amount of atmosphere it had to go through to get to it's intended blast radius.
It's much more efficient to have 10 smaller nuclear weapons, that actually make use of less nuclear material than something like the Tzar Bomb, but that in the end cover a wider area of destruction with much more specific targets.
Large test bombs like this are impressive on paper and for shock and awe, but are actually extremely impractical for use, which is why they have never been mass produced or pursued beyond the initial test.
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comradewinter ONLINE (04/29/2012) [-] This tank is fucking huge.
So huge it was impossible to operate.
When outside of video games you'll have to consider speed and maneuverability aswell.
So huge it was impossible to operate.
When outside of video games you'll have to consider speed and maneuverability aswell.
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comradewinter ONLINE (04/29/2012) [-]
My point still stands. The bigger the target, the more you're under fire.
The famous tank ace Kurt Knispel used an old tank model in his battles so the enemy would think he was a low-ranking recruit, and concentrate the fire elsewhere. Big mistake, as he collected over 200 confirmed tanks destroyed.
The famous tank ace Kurt Knispel used an old tank model in his battles so the enemy would think he was a low-ranking recruit, and concentrate the fire elsewhere. Big mistake, as he collected over 200 confirmed tanks destroyed.
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thamuz ONLINE (04/29/2012) [-] That's all relative. Because at the range Kurt Knipsel was fighting,his targets optics could not see him. When your target cant see you,it doesn't matter how large you are.
German tanks had power steering,a power turret,amazingly precise optics(mind you,NOBODY uses Soviet optics,they either buy American,or more likely German) The Americans optics weren't as good,but superior to the non existent,or just glass panels the Soviets built. Hell,most Soviet tanks didnt even have a powered turret. You had to shift gears with a hammer.
In fact,reading old soviet war diaries,you can read these things,they would say how much better the American Lend Lease Shermans were to their T-34s. They drove so light and are roomy and always have radios they would say,compared to the fight with the Soviet controls,lack of radios,optics,or even seat pads.
But lets compare a medium tank to its peers,in this case,its the Panther Vs the T-34 and Shermans. The Panther is still superior to both of those tanks. While heavier than either,its gun and optics,along with the 75mm L/70 cannon could easily punch holes in those tanks. As good as US tanks were,they were limited in size,and armament due to shipping constraints. The Sherman was an amazing tank,plenty of room for upgrades,and some third world countries still use them to a limited extent. Sure,the T-34 series was used as well,but I would rather be in a Sherman or a Panther than a T-34 or anything made by the Soviets.The Soviets built small tanks. This cost them crew comfort. And if you look at how their tanks are designed, ammunition and fuel is stored in every nook and cranny. Vs the common rear of turret in Western MBTs.
German tanks had power steering,a power turret,amazingly precise optics(mind you,NOBODY uses Soviet optics,they either buy American,or more likely German) The Americans optics weren't as good,but superior to the non existent,or just glass panels the Soviets built. Hell,most Soviet tanks didnt even have a powered turret. You had to shift gears with a hammer.
In fact,reading old soviet war diaries,you can read these things,they would say how much better the American Lend Lease Shermans were to their T-34s. They drove so light and are roomy and always have radios they would say,compared to the fight with the Soviet controls,lack of radios,optics,or even seat pads.
But lets compare a medium tank to its peers,in this case,its the Panther Vs the T-34 and Shermans. The Panther is still superior to both of those tanks. While heavier than either,its gun and optics,along with the 75mm L/70 cannon could easily punch holes in those tanks. As good as US tanks were,they were limited in size,and armament due to shipping constraints. The Sherman was an amazing tank,plenty of room for upgrades,and some third world countries still use them to a limited extent. Sure,the T-34 series was used as well,but I would rather be in a Sherman or a Panther than a T-34 or anything made by the Soviets.The Soviets built small tanks. This cost them crew comfort. And if you look at how their tanks are designed, ammunition and fuel is stored in every nook and cranny. Vs the common rear of turret in Western MBTs.
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thamuz ONLINE (04/29/2012) [-] Its a double edged sword.
If your tank is small,you have to sacrifice something. And in the Russians case,its crew comfort. Google the insides of a Soviet tank. Ive sat in a T-34-76 and its tiny. Im 5'11. Its cramped sitting in the drivers seat. I can only imagine what its like sitting in that thing.
Crew comfort goes a long way in crew performance,but the Soviets tend to build throwaway tanks built to Zerg Rush the shit of you.
If your tank is small,you have to sacrifice something. And in the Russians case,its crew comfort. Google the insides of a Soviet tank. Ive sat in a T-34-76 and its tiny. Im 5'11. Its cramped sitting in the drivers seat. I can only imagine what its like sitting in that thing.
Crew comfort goes a long way in crew performance,but the Soviets tend to build throwaway tanks built to Zerg Rush the shit of you.
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thamuz ONLINE (04/29/2012) [-] Acutally,yes it is. Its extremely important.
Why do you think the Germans built such large tanks? With the more room you have in your tank,the more shells you can put downrange at enemy targets. Why do you think 90% of Western MBTs are so large?
Crew comfort+good training=excellent tank.
Why do you think the Germans built such large tanks? With the more room you have in your tank,the more shells you can put downrange at enemy targets. Why do you think 90% of Western MBTs are so large?
Crew comfort+good training=excellent tank.
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thamuz ONLINE (04/29/2012) [-] Yes and no.
The smaller the tank is,the smaller everything else is. A tank has 3 points. Armor,mobility,and weapons. You can have two,but not all three. An M1A3 Abrams is still going to peg your ass 3 clicks away and still keep going,a T90 couldnt do that. Sure,youre a smaller target,but you are stressed out trying to move in such tight spaces,its cramped,hot and miserable. Not fun conditions to be working in.
The smaller the tank is,the smaller everything else is. A tank has 3 points. Armor,mobility,and weapons. You can have two,but not all three. An M1A3 Abrams is still going to peg your ass 3 clicks away and still keep going,a T90 couldnt do that. Sure,youre a smaller target,but you are stressed out trying to move in such tight spaces,its cramped,hot and miserable. Not fun conditions to be working in.
