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Is the leopard a Panzer?
The Leopard 2 is a main battle tank originally developed by Krauss-Maffei in the 1970s for the West German army….
| Leopard 2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Place of origin | West Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1979–present |
Is Leopard 2A4 good?
The Leopard 2A4’s protection proves acceptable for long-range combat, although it’s ill-advised to remain in one location for any extended period of time to avoid opposing vehicles being able to hone their shots onto your weak spots.
Can an RPG 7 take out an Abrams?
Since most of the readily available RPG-7 rounds cannot penetrate M1 Abrams tank armor from almost any angle, it is primarily effective against soft-skinned or lightly armored vehicles, and infantry.
What is a Stryker APC?
The Stryker APC is a well armored 8 wheeled vehicle with a close relation to the Marine Corp LAV and the Russian BTR-B. It is primarily a troop transport vehicle. The Stryker does not have many weapons, in fact the primary version used is only equipped with one.50 caliber HMG mounted on the top and controlled via computer and camera.
Does the M1126 Stryker have anti tank armor?
Yes.” The M1126 Stryker’s main armor protects against 14.5 mm rounds, shrapnel, and overpressure, and serving Strykers in combat zones have been augmented with “steel cage” slat armor mounted on the sides as a defense against RPG-7 anti-tank rounds.
Should the Stryker have larger weapon systems?
Adding a larger weapon system to the Stryker will not improve the vehicle so much as accentuate its vulnerabilities by tempting leaders to break from doctrine and use Stryker formations against heavy armor. Armored formations will make quick work of the lightly armored Infantry Carrier Vehicles.
What is a Stryker combat vehicle?
The eight-wheeled Stryker combat vehicle is the U.S. Army’s Stryker Brigade Combat Team primary combat and combat support platform and the focal point of this ongoing phase of Army Transformation.