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What was the weakest tank in World War 2?
Bob Semple tank
| Bob Semple tank | |
|---|---|
| Height | 3.65 m (12 ft 0 in) |
| Crew | 6-8 on |
| Armor | 8–12.7 mm (0.31–0.50 in) |
| Main armament | 6× 0.303 in (7.7 mm) Bren light machine guns |
What was the most vital weapon used during World War II?
The atom bomb is perhaps the most well-remembered weapon from the Second World War, whose effects lasted several decades after its use and the end of war. On August 6, 1945, “Little Boy,” the codename for the first atom bomb to be dropped over Japan, was detonated over the city of Hiroshima.
Why were British WW2 tanks so bad?
Some were rushed into service too quickly and proved notoriously unreliable. Others spent too long in development, or only achieved a degree of usefulness after numerous modifications. Most lacked the armour to resist enemy anti-tank weapons, and nearly all were under-gunned.
When was BMP created?
Introduction. The activity of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) was first observed in the mid-1960s when it was discovered they could induce ectopic bone formation.
When was the first BMP used in combat?
The BMP-1 was first tested in combat in the 1973 Yom Kippur War, where it was used by Egyptian and Syrian forces. Based on lessons learned from this conflict, and early experiences in the Soviet–Afghan War, a version with improved fighting qualities was developed, called the BMP-2.
Is the BMP-1 a good tank?
The BMP-1 comes equipped with a coaxial 7.62 mm PKT machine gun. This is only useful for clearing small obstacles or exposed crew in open-top vehicles. The BMP-1’s limitations as a light tank hinders its ability to directly fight enemy vehicles, it will not survive any punishment sent its way.
What rank is the BMP-1 in Warzone?
The BMP-1 is a Rank V Russian light tank with a battle rating of 7.3 (AB/RB/SB). This vehicle was introduced in Update 1.71 “New E.R.A.”. Shoot and scoot.
How many BMP-1s were built in the USSR?
Upgrades of the BMP-1 were performed by KMZ as well as by tank repair workshops of the Ministry of Defence during scheduled and major overhauls. More than 20,000 BMP-1 s and vehicles based on it were built in the USSR. BMP-1 s were produced under license by Czechoslovakia (BVP-1), Romania ( MLI-84) and India.