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How are tank guns stabilized?
The mechanism usually includes an angular reference device such as a mechanical or optical gyro and servo mechanisms. In the case of a tank, there is one servo stabilizing the turret and another for the elevation of the gun. The aiming is then done by control input to the mechanism, rather than directly on the gun.
Why do French tanks not have stabilizers?
France is in the middle, it takes some getting use to but the medium and heavy tank line lack stabilizers but the gun handling gets better so laying the gun on target becomes easier especially with an expert gunner (my first recommendation).
Did the T 34 have a stabilizer?
The following gun systems were equipped with stabilizers: 76 mm American gun on the M4-A4 tank, 76 mm F-34 gun on the T-34, and the 85 mm S-53 gun on the T-34-85.
Was the AMX-30 a good tank?
As it combined a good accuracy with a penetration that was independent of range, it has been considered an “ideal round” for its day The AMX-30 was also designed to fire the OCC F1 Mle.
What German tanks have stabilizers War Thunder?
Two-plane
| Rank | USA | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| VII | HSTV-L M1A1 Abrams M1A1 HC M1A2 Abrams M60 AMBT M1128 Merkava Mk.3D | Leopard 2 PL Leopard 2A5 Leopard 2A6 TAM 2C |
Why did the Sherman have a stabilizer?
When it was correctly set up, the stabilizer gave the Sherman a big advantage in tank combat: since the stabilizer kept the tank gun at roughly the desired elevation as it bounced across terrain, a Sherman could aim and fire its gun much more quickly after coming to a stop.
Are AMX-30 MBT?
The AMX-30 is a main battle tank designed by Ateliers de construction d’Issy-les-Moulineaux (AMX, then GIAT) and first delivered to the French Army in August 1965. It had a 105 mm gun, firing a then advanced high explosive anti-tank warhead known as the Obus G.
What is the AMX-30 used for?
For other uses, see AMX-30 (Family). The AMX-30 is a premium rank V French medium tank with a battle rating of 7.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.77 “Advancing Storm” as a bundle vehicle, but was discontinued from the store after the 7th Anniversary sale.
When was the first AMX 30 tank made?
Cold War tanks. The AMX-30 is a main battle tank designed by Ateliers de construction d’Issy-les-Moulineaux (AMX, then GIAT) and first delivered to the French Army in 1966. The first five tanks were issued to the 501st Régiment de Chars de Combat (Tank Regiment) in August of that year.
How much did the first AMX 30B weigh?
The first five tanks were issued to the 501st Régiment de Chars de Combat (Tank Regiment) in August of that year. The production version of the AMX-30B weighed 36 metric tons (40 short tons), and sacrificed protection for increased mobility.
What countries used AMX-30s in the Gulf War?
In the 1991 Gulf War, AMX-30s were deployed by both the French and Qatari armies. Qatari AMX-30s saw action against Iraqi forces at the Battle of Khafji. France and most other nations replaced their AMX-30s with more up-to-date equipment by the end of the 20th century.