Are tanks APC?

Are tanks APC?

Is it a tank? No. It’s an armored personnel carrier (APC), essentially a “battle taxi” designed to transport individual infantry squads across distances to the frontline and then get the hell out of Dodge. That’s unlike the heavily-armed IFV, which is meant to play a more significant combat role.

Why were tanks developed during world war i?

The tank was developed as a means to break the stalemate on the Western Front in World War I. Military technology of the time favored the defense. Even if an attack did succeed, it was almost impossible to exploit the breach before the enemy rushed in reinforcements to stabilize the front.

What does APC tank stand for?

armoured personnel carrier
An armoured personnel carrier (APC) is a broad type of armoured, military vehicle designed to transport personnel and equipment in combat zones. They are sometimes referred to colloquially as “battle taxis” or “battle buses”.

Is Ifv amphibious?

IFVs are designed to have the strategic and tactical mobility necessary to keep pace with tanks during rapid maneuvers. Some, like the BMD series, have airborne and amphibious capabilities. IFVs may be either wheeled or tracked; tracked IFVs are usually more heavily armored and possess greater carrying capacity.

What is the difference between an APC and an IFV?

Definition wise, an APC is an armored personal carrier, and an IFV is an infantry fighting vehicle. Some might say there is no difference, as some are both, or do both jobs. However one requirment of an APC is it be capable of internally carrying personal who are not operating the vehicle (passengers).

How did the tank get its name?

The name ‘tank’ came from British attempts to ensure the secrecy of the new weapons under the guise of water tanks. During the First World War, Britain began the serious development of the tank. Britain used tanks in combat for the first time in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on 15 September 1916.

What is the difference between an IFV and a tank?

This difference is reflected by the smaller IFV primary weapon size, which frees up space for infantry and equipment. Size: Usually around 20-30 tons. Somewhat smaller than a tank. Guns: 20-40 mm main guns are standard, with some exceptions (such as the BMP-3 above). IFV guns are not as large or long as a tank gun.

Can the Puma be converted from an IFV to an APC?

So to answer the question: The Puma can be converted from an IFV to an APC by removing the 30mm cannon. (and replacing it with something no larger than 20mm). Do you want to get rid of the 30mm cannon?

What is the difference between an IFV and a SPAAG?

IFV guns will usually but not always be mounted in a small turret that does not span the full width of the hull. IFVs almost always have one primary weapon. If the vehicle has multiple large guns mounted to a single turret, it is probably a SPAAG (described further down).

What was the first IFV ever made?

In the post-war era, we finally got the first “real” IFV was the West German Schutzenpanzer Lang HS.30 that had top-hatches allowing the infantry go shooting la fresco. In the Cold War, the Americans and the Soviets designed two of the most iconic infantry vehicles: the M113 and the BMP-1 respectively.