Why Russia is Putting Armoured Shells on its Tanks | War on Tape | Daily Mail

[@pauliewalnuts240]

The simple fact is, increasing the distance of the explosion from the vehicle body by even a small amount, dramatically increases the survivability of the vehicle.

[@peterstadlmaier3107]

But not of the mounted grunts.

[@jimsworthow531]

A new strategy is to hit a target with a trio. three fpv drones with a 2 or so second delay. this has become unstoppable because it goes through the cope cage, the reactive armor, and then the tank standard shell. the trio attack is almost undefendable.

[@Kzaks]

@@jimsworthow531 thats likely the reason the jammers appeared latter, inconjunction with the turtle strategy, if your description of this new "trio attack" is correct. The jammer would decrease the effectiveness of this new attack somewhat, or els why did it the mounted jammer appear after the appearance of the trio?

[@PecanRanch]

So now it takes two drones, no big deal.

[@ozkanonalan3545]

Or they can use the Turkish akkor Systems

[@LukeKershaw-x6o]

Shanty town tanks. Even Rust didn't think of that one

[@lennart266]

5:14 lol they aren't shooting Himars munitions on 2 tanks those rockets are way too valuable. Thats just an artillary round.

[@greysheeum]

What do you expect from a lazy journalist?

[@kongthai..]

So the Ukraine group military command still possess some artillery. Russia having advantage of resources. Now with DPRK, IROI support, the firepower and mercenaries capacity has increased 3 fold. - 4 million troops available in Slavic, West Asia and mainly mercenaries in Africa. 😢

[@juri_xiii9977]

@@kongthai.. "advantage of resources" 🤣😂🤣

[@TommyCubed]

​@@kongthai.. Uhuh

[@barbar0s.7]

@@kongthai.. What are you yapping abt? You don't fire Himars Munitions like a artillery round, it's stupid.

[@MilitaryTalkGuy]

I can't believe so many miss the point of the turtle tanks... it isnt an offensive weapon but rather a mobile mine clearing weapon. It clears the path for others to follow. The fact there is still a main gun on the tank many times is simply because it was easier to leave it on that remove. The turtle tanks are like a dozer to clear paths. That is why they so often keep going backwards in forwards in areas. They are sweeping them for mines.

[@tymobyrne4451]

Ok butt, that aint going to win a war with NATO the russians hav e been drinking for to long me thinks...lol

[@Kzaks]

this makes sens, the media will hyper focus on "the new terror weapon" drones. rather then the old standards like mines. a video of a burning tank can be attributed to anything out of context of what happen to it. The reality that the donbass region in now so saturated with tank mines, bomb lites, and unexploded drone munitions, that any cross country travel requires a mine plow, so its all about keeping the mine clearer alive long enough too punch a few holes in the mine parameter around a strategic town, or line fort. farmers in that region will be using mine plows for many decades to come😧

[@PecanRanch]

Still no defense against drones…

[@MilitaryTalkGuy]

@@PecanRanch your statement is not correct. The turtle tanks are not perfect as they are crude field construction but they do work. They have been videoed absorbing multiple hits from drones. Compared to a traditional tank, they are far better at surviving drone attacks.

[@WithinReasonWithoutCare]

occam's razor: often times the simplest answer is the most accurate. Russian soldiers don't want to die in tanks but the odds are against them. before they are sent out in the field, mechanics/crew/whoever attach whatever they have lying around in hopes of improving their odds by even a slight amount. it's that simple. I think trying to ascertain some broad strategy from tank crews doing as much as they can to improve their meager survival rates is a huge leap in logic. especially when you consider the lack of uniformity in design and structure of the turtle tanks. we're not seeing standardized or industrially made armor plates whose existence would hint that military leadership has at least some role in this. if they don't have a role, then there is no real overarching strategy since you can't really have a broad strategy without leadership being involved. last thing to mention... a turtle tank is equally susceptible to mines as any other tank. I think you saw the part about the mine rollers and fixated on that but that is definitely not standard fare amongst turtle tanks. so the idea that they are being made for the clearing of mines just doesn't really have a foothold in reality at this point.

[@glennchartrand5411]

None of the captured "Turtle Tanks" had operational guns or ammo. Turtle Tanks aren't being used as tanks . Not only does the "Shell" restrict the movement of the main gun , it makes the machine gun useless , completely blocks the tank commanders view and severely restricts the gunners view...the only crew member who can see what's going on is the driver.. Russia is taking tanks with worn out guns and converting them into "armored trucks" because Ukraine has been destroying their regular supply trucks. After you remove all the ammo , the gunner and the tank commader you can cram a lot of supplies in and below the turret. The area behind the turret can also be used like a truck bed , it's why the "shells" extends so far behind the turret. The tanks have 250 gallon internal fuel storage and 150 gallons external. So they cram the turret full of supplies (including 400 gallons of fuel) and a driver pilots the tank the last few miles to the front where he'll drop off everything leaving just enough fuel in the tank to drive back and repeat. BTW the reason the gun barrel is always pointed slightly to the right is so the driver can open his hatch , they have to leave it that way because there isn't anyone in the turret to let him out. Once you remove all the ammo the Tanks can actually survive an ATGM hit and the shell protects against drones so they've also started using Turtle Tanks as Command and Scout Vehicles. The only reason they aren't completely removing the gun is the "Turtle Shell" is temporary and once the gun has its liner replaced and autoloader rebuilt it will be placed back into service as an actual tank.

[@reaganabroad4952]

This makes a lot of sense. Turtles aren’t offensive weapons.

[@andreimoutchkine5163]

Russian tank guns have no "liner" I very much doubt also anything else you are saying here.

[@glennchartrand5411]

@@andreimoutchkine5163 They all have liners. Go troll somewhere else.

[@andreimoutchkine5163]

@@glennchartrand5411 Smoothbores? Yeah, right.

[@glennchartrand5411]

@@andreimoutchkine5163 First off the T-54 and T-55 are rifles Secondly , smooth bores have liners. Troll.

[@svhscarrera19]

Crazy how long it's been since the first "cope cages" and how much they evolved in 3 years 😂

[@brentdallyn8459]

I have seen worms evolve faster than Russian innovation

[@drewmqn]

I think making fun of improvised armor as cope cages was a information strategy done by Ukraine to embarrass and shame Russian soldiers against implementing this improvement.

[@ashleygoggs5679]

@@drewmqn not really in the slightest. War strategy has evolved alot in ukraine. Cope cages were originally used to defend against tandem warhead charges such as jevelin or top down weapons like NLAW, ukraine barely used drones in the initial stages that cope cages became widely used. it wasnt until drones became widely adopted that cope cages saw their uses and became further expanded to the rest of the tank such as the turtle tank. If it was misinformation the russian would have used turtle tanks 2 years earlier.

[@pogo1140]

@@ashleygoggs5679 Cope cages are useless against Javelin,Nlaw and never mind a 25mm AP rounds from Bradleys

[@ashleygoggs5679]

@@pogo1140 i know that

[@paullangford8179]

That stuff looks like camouflage: they're trying to make the tank look like a decrepit shed!

[@mrdan2898]

Ukrainians "Hey guys, that's only a shed, no need to lock canon rounds on it!" Russians starts looking across the battle field only seeing turtle sheds ready to destroy Ukraine! Then Putin wakes up, and cries from his nightmare!

[@glenrich-uu9zr]

Speed and flexibility are also very crucial factors of a tank, since it is not a mobile artillery. No matter how the armour is well, it must have some corresponding devices can penetrate it.

[@protocetus499]

Well since javelin can pierce through more mobile lighter tank, its up to Infatry for mobility.

[@steve00alt70]

The long barrell cant swivel defeating its purpose leaves it vunerable. But even driving a tank without additional armour going into heavy mindfield with drones is suicidal.

[@gavinobrien9467]

I’m guessing you’ve never seen a Swedish tank?

[@KBTadieh]

So go and take it head-on since you're the expert. Let us know how it ends for you 😅

[@Seyfullahalasiya]

Obviously its a mine clearing vehicle,bro...cmon now

[@lightcompanion9696]

It isnt an offensive weapon but rather a mobile mine clearing weapon. It clears the path for others to follow. The fact there is still a main gun on the tank many times is simply because it was easier to leave it on that remove. The turtle tanks are like a dozer to clear paths. That is why they so often keep going backwards in forwards in areas. They are sweeping them for mines.

[@ganymedeshortride]

I'd like to see people on the planet who will condemn this kind of life, and never forget who made it like that for them.

[@rutrutbella600]

Will always be evil in the world have to fight it if not the evil will make you a slave or un alive

[@brentwilde5903]

Mericans and uk

[@johnhough7738]

Wot?

[@ChiuaruStefan]

@@brentwilde5903consult your local mental hospital

[@glhmedic]

@@brentwilde5903lol ok doofus

[@28704joe]

They look like something Michelangelo would have drawn up to roll up to a castle. Edit: Leonardo

[@Espiritu-o7x]

Or Salvatore Dali.

[@harryjones5260]

obviously youre not familiar with the masters work. allotment sheds were not his thing.

[@28704joe]

@@harryjones5260 Certainly there was The Great battle of Allotment Sheds, the evidence of which has all been plowed over to oblivion. Epic pitched battle for sure.

[@Lund.J]

Attack-barn

[@klausbuchholz2787]

LEONARDO DAVINCI i THINK YOU MEAN GREETS FROM GERMANY BERLIN

[@TheSGKone]

What they forgot is that turtle tank is also used to drop infantry sometime. It's some kind of cheap light armor for infantry riding the tank's sides ...

[@Espiritu-o7x]

Turret catchers LOL

[@ashleygoggs5679]

it is not cheap, it would be easier to do the exact same turtle design to a BTR and have the same effect and save atleast 1 or 2 billion. Using it as a troop carrier is a second thought not a primary thought.

[@james-faulkner]

It isn't armor nor is it cover at best it is concealment.

[@waty0usay1]

They literally mentioned it at the start.

[@sujimayne]

They literally mention that TWICE in the FIRST FIVE MINUTES.

[@hydrashieldbasementservice8453]

I like this Brit tank commander. Hes got a very pleasant disposition and enjoyed listening to him.

[@sativagirl1885]

Tank you for 'earing 'im out!

[@Mozaec]

He is well spoken i agree. The problem is he is also on high dosage of copium , when talking about how RU tank is bad , how many were lost, etc. I wonder why wont he talk about how challenger shows in this conflict (spoiler: ITS AWFULL), or maybe any other modern tanks. This kind of one sided discourses looks so lame, not gonna lie

[@sidgarrett7247]

Clank, clank, clank, a ragged a$$ old tank, as said by the infantry until they come upon a well fortified bunker. Then all of a sudden they are anglers who reek of diesel fumes and cordite.

[@maryginger4877]

I'm guessing he has not seen the Challenger with the turret blown off... Also the NATO MBT designs are repeating the Germans mistake, whosemost successful "tank" was the Stug which had no turret movement...

[@Cosmo1093]

​@@maryginger4877 "**the** Challenger with the turret blown off" is kind of the point, isn't it? There's been a grand total of one Challenger with the turret blown off, and that was after it was disabled by a mine and abandoned by the crew. Blowout panels mean turret tossing isn't a common occurrence for NATO tanks.

[@NationalNeverAgain]

My belief is to build drone protection system as the tank moves. A swarm of 30 to 40 small AI drones managed from the tank hunting other drones.

[@T_81535]

This is similar to the way it will be.

[@1337flite]

Yeah except a drone can only fly for 1-15 minutes, so there's gonna have to have 3 additional loaders to change batteries. Or you're gonna need like 150 drons oer tank, to keep 30-40 in the air and the tank is gonna have to be covered in battery charging stations. Why not just re-write the software for the active defense measures and let the radar/ir/vision systems control the existing cheap onbaord systems e.g. an MG in a remote weappin station or a grenade launcher with a programable frag warhead engane the drone.

[@BC-op7rj]

So the tank essentially becomes an aircraft carrier of the land with autonomous defending and attacking drones that return to recharge at the tank. Presume someone will eventually make a kamikaze drone that can be launched as a main round out of the tank as an intelligent or loitering round. Maybe a recon version to scout ahead while on the battle field? What about a high speed drive shaft running off the engine deck that spins a length of chain (or helicopter blades at a height above the tank so the turret still had 320 degrees traverse. That becomes a “cage” by rotating quicker than a drone can pass through and is far less encumbering than a cage. It might only stop top down attacks in open areas, but the breeze from blades would upset the flight path of small cheap drones trying to attack the sides.

[@COLDoCLINCHER37]

@@1337fliteIt’s not ideal, but what if the drone is wired electronically to the actual tank itself? I’m doing this, the drone can fly theoretically as long as the tank has a power source. And with use of an expanding dynamic wire that’s connected to the drone, similar to wired vaccume cleaners, the drone is highly mobile and can reach out meters in front of the tank and destroy incoming drones. But of course a counter measure would be to use charges that are self driven or propelled and the drone acts slightly like a transporter. Having three or four of these mobile wires drones would be a game changer, As they can be concentrated to protect the tanks most vulnerable defenses.

[@COLDoCLINCHER37]

@@BC-op7rjInstead having them return to recharge, why not attach a dynamic wire to them. That contracts when the drone is close and rolls out when the drone needs to move out far. Similar to a wired vaccume cleaner where the cord expands when you roll it out. Don’t forget batteries are extremely heavy for the energy they generate comparatively.

[@MukeshRane08]

It is funny how even western "experts" do not understand the Russian fighting style. The "Turtle tanks" are dedicated mine clearing tanks improvised for drone warfare, these tanks are usually older T72s and they are less protected than the fighting ones as it's job is to clear a path for the main force in a minefield. They are usually driven by an Engineer detachment within the Armoured formation, their job is not to stay and fight and they use their armament only when they have to defend themselves, and thus not being able to traverse the turret is not a big issue. Also the tank getting exploded by mine was funny as during the clearance process the tank has to maintain a certain speed, however, it could have been a IED instead of a mine.

[@happycarnivore..]

Yep, the Russki's are always adaptive.

[@tclanjtopsom4846]

😂😂😂😂 russian fighting style, what a joke. They send their useless tanks with even more useless sheds built on them, tanks that have been refurbished have bricks for reactive armorial.😂 Russia's fighting like it's 1943 and are losing shocking amounts of troops, turtle tanks are often seen in assaults clearing mines as you say, 1 tank clears 1 mine😂 they cant use their armament because it faces front only. Sending troops on motor bikes is also ridiculous. Maybe the north Korean dwarfs can give the russians some lessons😂😂😂😂

[@happycarnivore..]

@@tclanjtopsom4846 Yet they take the ground? Those pesky convicts with shovels.

[@happycarnivore..]

@@tclanjtopsom4846 No army has ever used motorcycle troops.......😆

[@tclanjtopsom4846]

😂😂😂I don't think you understand the word style. A fighting style is a proven and well practiced way of fighting that is implemented across all units. A fighting style is not old sheds on top of tanks putin claimed are the best in the world because a $100 drone destroys them. The only fighting stylevrussia emulates is their ww2 style, unfortunately for russia it's not 1943 and they are getting seriously punished. Ukraine falls back sometimes when a town is totally destroyed as they prioritise men and equipment over a few metres of land. Russia still has under 19% of Ukraine which is less than they had week after the invasion started. 2025 will witness another break up off russia, little putin was desperate to re create the USSR but instead is destroying russia.😢

[@marcosavila8215]

10:56 wow imagine being the inside the car behind the tank and watching a drone passing passing by to hit the tank right in front of you, scary stuff

[@JS-vl5gd]

Simply beautiful, according to Frankenstein!

[@warrathblacktiger5566]

Only problem is that drones don’t hit just 1 time once one of those turtles is spotted a swarm of drones line up and attack that jammer doesn’t always work and in some cases is not correctly fitted or working. And the rollers don’t always work several mines proved that. But main thing one drone can clear so others can do the job properly the armor only last so long. Plus if you notice the second tank is bare and if I remember right it got clobbered leaving the turtle all by its self. Troops just have to hide and let it pass and hit it in the ass or low down on the tracks then it’s stuck

[@KatoSento]

Armor? Looks like thin metal roofing

[@THESocialJusticeWarrior]

Spaced armor is still armor.

[@namesurname624]

@@THESocialJusticeWarrior not for the infantry in that space

[@casioak1683]

​@@THESocialJusticeWarriorand yet the crewmen inside the tank weren't survived.

[@THESocialJusticeWarrior]

@@casioak1683 Turtle tanks last longer on the battlefield. That's all that matters. Nothing is safe on the battlefield.

[@casioak1683]

@@THESocialJusticeWarrior The tanks "survived", only a "major hole", but the crewmen inside didn't survive.

[@stevenharrison151]

At this point they might as well paint it red so that it goes faster...

[@Adam-iq8rv]

I sense heresy.

[@dragonflydreamer7658]

If you left your moms basement for 5 min you would understand what they are doing.

[@iamdenislara]

8:56 the expert: "so this looks like a turtle, it has the turtle component, and walks like a turtle, it does turtle things"

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

I remembered they said that tanks would be extinct for being useless, now it has evolved to the turtle tank.

[@xkil0wattx752]

I don't know why but that guy is hilarious. His delivery almost sounds like a mockery of the turtle tank. Great guy!

[@matthewwiddows6319]

first it was washings machines, now its garden shed and shopping trolleys.

[@happycarnivore..]

And still the Russians are winning.

[@danielmwangi7694]

yeah......mere propaganda

[@pirsensor1186]

If they use mines with delay fuses for example 3 seconds then mine sweeping is no longer useful

[@mishabazenov7017]

Да да , только надо будет сказать пацанам обождать для того что бы поменять взрыватели если они захотят поехать без трала.🤣

[@creepyendy]

nobody would use a 3 secs delayed mine

[@brentdallyn8459]

how did you get in my head?

[@5RndsFFE]

If a tank traveling at 40-60km/h hits an AT mine with a 3sec delay fuse it would have moved 2-3 tank lengths by the time the mine functions.

[@thebamfordman]

@@5RndsFFEto be fair, the OP said "for example"

[@michaelshive6748]

It's only a matter of time when someone comes up with the idea of making lightweight armor that can counter drone swarms without needing a blyat mobile. Because war is the mother of invention.

[@davids1inwestholl45]

Hey Chris! One of your best 'explainer' videos. Hamish has some great experiences to share. What a career in service! Very well done. Cheers!

[@juri_xiii9977]

This was wrong on so many things.. If He thinks Ukrainians use HIMARS on a 1 Turtle Tank and a support T54.. A Joke He is, and not a specialist of any kind.

[@WithinReasonWithoutCare]

@@juri_xiii9977 "this was wrong on so many things. here is the one thing that I can list but trust me there are so many more"

[@joshflugel]

The age of Armata is over. The age of Armaturtle is now.

[@timgannon2993]

I was watching this video and then my neighbor came and we watched it together and it changed his life and touched his heart I then went and rented a big projector in a big field and my entire town watched it and it changed their lives too we are all so grateful for this video thank you so much.

[@rogerdelillo2394]

Generals are always fighting the last war....couldn't find a better example

[@maryginger4877]

Eventually they persuaded and bullied the UAF to do an all NATO offensive, the only non-NATO component was the soldiers passports... That FAILED Summer Counter Offensive cost Ukraine the war...

[@DNG12900]

On one hand: more protection. On the other hand: you can't move your turret and it's also added weight. But I guess they are more of a bait than an actual weapon.

[@ashleygoggs5679]

intially they are a bait until you recognise every tank behind it is vulnerable in which case you destory those tank and allow infantry to take car of the turtle tank.

[@JojoJoget]

Its supply transport

[@BarryBarry-z4r]

Very informative videos, keep it up Britain ♥️

[@utmtnbiker1]

This is an amazing document on the development of modern warfare. It was well produced and really AWESOME! thanks.. Unfortunately we have to deal with fighting with each other..

[@scottpope514]

Stand off distance from shape charges is what increases crew survivability - cardboard and plywood can work too. The resistance to penetration of the outer layers is basically irrelevant.

[@kalleklp7291]

Keeping a distance from the main structure will increase survivability. However, it comes with the cost of reduced mobility and sight. Btw..drones can still find their way in.

[@mercoid]

Is there such a thing as a shape charge mine? Something which could be angled/aimed in opposing direction of the tank.. thus blasting up through the bottom?

[@Catherine-259-s5u]

Love your website and KZbin channel!

[@mrdan2898]

I wouldn't call the thin sheet metal Armored! This shell really makes it easier to entrap the crew! There's no quick escape. Sure this sheet metal plating will protect any crew who are outside the tank, but inside the shell, but only slightly as only low level of shrapnel would be stopped by it.

[@Alexus095]

Well obviously you know this stuff better than people who've been fighting this war for almost 3 years. I suggest you delete your comment cause Russian Army may stumble upon it, realise what doofuses they've been, and create a more effective built thanks to your criticism.

[@Wolfy848]

I don't think it was ment to stop anything lol I would say it's made to trigger something. Like the drones ramming it with heat shells. The shell would be triggered like in the video and explodes at a distance where it has little to no effect to the tank itself and thus protecting the tank and its crew Sure a metal sheet stapled a meter away from the tank no effect compared to any form of ERA.....but it's better than nothing

[@SC-mt9ph]

Informative!... with great graphics!... more pls 👍

[@tearl5676]

They are desperately trying to extend their operational life by a day or two.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Or at least slow down the loss rate to match the manufacturing capacity of new tanks.....

[@okrajoe]

Gives new meaning to "mobile pillbox".

[@Rocktubber]

The air gap seems effective for a mine plow vehicle or infantry vehicle as part of a combined arms convoy.

[@batuhanefe6911]

So basically now you have “tank” that is not capable of anything other than moving further metal box.

[@KingDroza.]

Literally looks like world war 1 tanks. Wow these little drones have essentially sent us back a 100 years

[@danielschmitt1935]

Imagine attacking your own people…getting your butt kicked and blaming the rest of the world for it.

[@SuperBubba360]

Is there a way to delay the detonation of some of the mines by 2-3 seconds, so it will go off when it passes over them?

[@luciano3512]

lol reminds me of those medieval battering rams.

[@stefkuna]

That's a really well put together video with some great graphics

[@ashleygoggs5679]

the first half was 50% useless but the rest where the professional spoke is very informative.

[@harrycarpenter1727]

To make sure the crew can't escape 😂😂😂

[@larsrons7937]

No deserters from those tanks for sure.

[@mrdan2898]

@@larsrons7937 Hehe, nice comments. So true.

[@nick_vash]

You're making fun but there were true stories at the beginning of the war, back in 2022 when russians welded down the hatches of their tanks to prevent the tank crews from escaping during the offensive operations. When russians were introduced to the Javelin ATMs for the first time they were scared to death and many of them just ran for it in the middle of the battle. You may find a lot of videos where ukrainians come across deserted, idling tanks without any damage on them

[@aceryer]

Ukraine does the same with their tanks tho

[@mrdan2898]

@aceryer R U sure?

[@distrologic2925]

Its only a matter of time until they have movable cages that you can also see through. It should be entirely possible to block light projectiles like drones with a cage mounted on the turret.

[@dronepilot260rc]

As a Drone Pilot, I find this very interesting. 😅

[@georgebignell8351]

In one of the comments in this video, they mentioned immobilizing a turtel tank.Why don't they use two drones? both equipped with the RPG explosives to hit the drive tracks of the tank?

[@StarReveurMA]

The T90 thinks he’s a T95

[@mrdan2898]

Then once He's facing a modern upgraded tank, He's like "oh, I forgot". As the rounds start passing right through his turtle shell!

[@IsaacMcMillan-u7i]

"Mom can we have killdozer?" "No we have killdozer at home." Killdozer at home:

[@juanmontoya6622]

The Thumbnail looks like a Mobile Shantytown abode.

[@ReverendHowl]

Favela/jungle/shanty ... you don't need planning permission for anything.

[@suyogmotos]

is it possible to train falcon for catching drones??

[@thirdafrican1947]

The only time where modern problems require ancient solutions.

[@andrewcampbell9595]

This has to be great for situational awareness

[@MRogersneighborhood]

It's crazy how people protect themselves from drones man like who would have thought a tank at war would be really worried about a drone

[@alvarvillalongamarch3894]

I wonder what kind of visibility they have,and how you evacuate it...

[@larsrons7937]

Evacuation would probably be perceived as desertion by the command. I don't think they're supposed to be able to evacuate it. They're stuck inside that thing for the rest of their (short) lives.

[@mrdan2898]

@@larsrons7937 Yeah. Behind their position there are other Russian lines who are designed to shoot at deserting soldiers.

[@larsrons7937]

@@mrdan2898 Yes. pootin has tied his own life to war or victory; without either will be the end of him. literally. So it's the same for everyone who get enlisted into his war: They'll never return home, they're in this for life, and most won't last long. And most do it for money they'll never be able to enjoy. Top level of stupidity.

[@Anglosaxon69]

Thank you

[@nigelmaccuver9122]

How come a small tiny drone hitting it outside can cause such a ginormous explosion???

[@paullangford8179]

The Russians are dumb enough to leave the hatches open, so blast and heat goes inside and sets off the interior-stored explosive stuff. The Russians blow thenselves up. The reason it keeps going is that there's no survivors to tell them what really happened, so they continue making the smae mistakes.

[@LieslWeppentz]

Watch the video.

[@happycarnivore..]

Just simple version of spaced armour.

[@Stuntman707]

Did you even watch the video? They carry HEAT rounds that sets off the tanks munitions.

[@BulkZerker]

Looks like spaced armor is back on the menu boys.

[@jamessandifer3405]

This may be effective for drones but unless against anti-tank rockets.

[@bwmcelya]

Send in two drones back-to-back on the exact same trajectory. The first defeats the armor, the second goes in for the kill. Asymetry man.

[@geoffreymosh8324]

But the tank moves, it is not stationery

[@MarzLast]

Just shows how vulnerable and out of date they are !

[@jamesjaudon8247]

That's not an armored shell. Its an unarmored shell. To keep the bombs away from crappy armor.

[@LegionUkraine]

Черепахи условно эффективны против самодельных дронов. Более продуманные дроны и уж тем более подкалиберные снаряды танков и пушек - мгновенно нивелируют все преимущества разнесенной брони или РЭБа и уничтожают это недоразумение.

[@voldemarvaglaots6690]

Снаряды? Сколько танков подбито снарядами?

[@kevinmcinerney1959]

The outer shell means it is less effective but turns it into "a heavily armored troop transport". Surely not. Turning it into mobile artillery or for some turning it into mine clearers.

[@pan_cimrman]

Since the tanks are so heavy then increase the weight needed to set off the mine above the weight of the anti tank rollers. They must be doing that?

[@johnbooth5297]

Except for the fact some drones can now carry large motars or ap sabot rnds from artty or tanks let alone triple stack ur mines

[@Mr.Cockney]

That vehicles seem to have been taken from an episode of the A-TEAM !

[@tielmaster7879]

Honestly, this is kinda dope 😂

[@andreimoutchkine5163]

All 3 or 4 Challengers destroyed thus far have tossed a turret. So, those "charged bins" didn't help. Ultimately, the ammo storage is in the turret.

[@KeepPoundingFan]

Russia is like the guy living in the mobile home park driving a new Corvette.

[@sutats]

Thank you for your service.

[@devonjarvis6661]

Has nobody considered an antitank mine with a 12' cord between the pressure sensor and explosive charge? So the charge is under the tank when the antimine roller triggers the sensor?

[@maverickk00]

They use shantytown houses roof as armor...

[@sandgrownun66]

Just go to Russian villages. They live in log cabins they built with sheet metal roofs made from this stuff.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

They are Millwrights, Ship Rights, or Seabees? They look around, and build with what they have and their tools avalible for use, and the time they have to get it as good as they can.

[@ecececfvfvfvfv]

and yet they keep on advancing and no one can manage to stop them

[@_Ripply_]

so we are all worried, instead of a real war, politicians think about their own benefit

[@izzbee217]

Very comprehensive explanation,thank you❤

[@chrisreed2749]

Necessity being the mother of all invention.

[@calmhorizons]

Seems like the obvious hi-tech solution against drones is some sort of automated AA. Obviously Russia don't have the tech for that, hence that absurd turtle tanks.

[@matthewishunting]

Tiny chains with metal balls. Twirl them around. Why aren't they doing that with drones? 😮 Same as the things that keep flies off your food in outdoor dining.

[@spacewater7]

This is the kind of innovation that won WWII for the British. Backyard ingenuity. Yes you just used your garden shed for the invention but it worked back then.

[@dragonflydreamer7658]

USA ww2 also with the hedge cutter put onto the sherman tanks

[@calmhorizons]

Are they cracking out the WW1 designs?

[@chrishenschke8627]

Not a mine plough. They are mine rollers.

[@ashleygoggs5679]

its stilla plough

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

Future tech = Lasers vs Kamikaze Drones.

[@197128dimon]

Технологии будущего? Ваше будущее плачевно. Не будет у вас лазеров, ничего у вас не будет очень скоро.☝️🧐. Дальше без комментариев. Посмотрите прогноз Эдгара Кейси.

[@resetfakemail4685]

The three stages of media: - haha, russia is adding armor to their tanks - Why Russia is adding armor to tank - The Advantages of adding armor to tanks

[@Frille512]

LOL

[@Wolfy848]

Yaa so true lol

[@baloog8]

The chain, her idea was great so that the cannon can still swivel

[@PSGfan0125]

Wouldn’t you want fast tanks. I would rather be in a crazy super upgraded bulletproof off-road corvette than a slow tank

[@Quiwi707]

8:37 The power of destruction of just hundred grammes of explosive is just incredible 🤯

[@bfelten1]

Of course, the best protection against drones and other flying objects is the capability to shoot them down before they hit their target. That's exactly what the Swedish Strv-122 and its smaller cousin CV-90 are equipped with: a module that uses radar, laser, and optics to detect, lock on, and then automatically fire a standard machinegun, shooting 2, 4 or 8 standard NATO 7.62 rounds at $1 a pop with millimetre precision. So, as the British guy mentions at 17:20, that's the preferred way. Only Swedish Hägglund already did it years ago.

[@ashleygoggs5679]

yes and no. the CV90 can indeed do that, but the issue is they are using the main gun using burst ammunation. This means you are using your main gun to protect yourself but what if you in a situation where you need to protect yourself from ground and air? I love the CV90 but it isnt a perfect resolution.

[@bfelten1]

@@ashleygoggs5679 The main gun, based on the legendary Bofors 40 mm lvakan, is not used for this. The secondary weapon, a ksp m/48C based on the Belgian FN MAG, is used for this. This module works independently of the main gun's system, thanks to the modular design.

[@AlexanderTch]

Standard machine gun shooting during movements? You believe in that? machine gun is not stabilized. How do you aim those drones? Aumatically or by hands? You have special mechanisms , to control machine gun on top? Then such tank will cost like airlilner. Besides, how many rounds those machine guns spend on one drone? Usually tank can carry around 500 rounds for machine guns. If it's high velocity machine gun then you'll waste all rounds in 3 secons. And usually during any mission tanks faces dozens of drones of all kinds. So, it's easy for your mass media declare woundewaffe that was never used in combat , especially in large numbers.

[@Frille512]

@@AlexanderTch 500 rounds for machine guns? What is this, the interwar period? And stablizing an MG is not very expensive compared to the rest of the vehicle for fucks sake. What even is a high velocity machine gun? Nobody's claiming this is a wonder weapon, it's a defense system. If you think a machine gun automatically shooting down drones is far fetched, just wait until you see what a trophy system does. Nevermind the bigass CIWS they have on modern ships that can track and shoot down BALLISTIC MISSILES. You're daft.

[@bfelten1]

@@AlexanderTch I love all those armchair quarterbacks that don't even try to understand what they are commenting on. Try to read up for comprehension. I've already explained all this.DUH!

[@BurntKittyForge]

with a little a little Rock and Roll,,,

[@AG-nj3ky]

The mine plower type as shown in the video is rather unsophisticated in design. It doesn't seem to plow at all, instead just roll over a mine to apply pressure and set it off. One can easily delay the mine fuse, allowing enough time for the tank track to reach the mine prior to detonation.

[@John_Doe657]

Well that added armour seem to thin to make a difference even with the space between the tank itself and its turtle armour.

[@typxxilps]

looks like a roman turtle with all the sheet metals

[@valorz6064]

Amazing look at how smart at war analysis your commenters are! YAY! Look ukraine is winning! Yippee! ukraine is winning! WEEE!

[@alexhughes8895]

Surely its extremely vulnerable to enemy armour if it cant move its turret or even see around it well?

[@Mbplayerone]

We did similarly to Humvees to protect against against IEDs in Iraq