Totally Tanked

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

Modern tanks like the Type 99A give thermal imagers to both the gunner and commander, improving visibility. Thermal imagers are crucial, especially at night. It's the number one factor for getting the first shot and succeeding in tank combat. Engine and gun are secondary!

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

War Thunder is a game where tank nerds debate realism... intensely. So intensely that actual tank designers leak schematics to prove their points. It's become a national security issue. Hilarious, right?

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

This tank sports a laser defense system. It can fry laser receivers and potentially blind enemy gunners looking through sights. It's designed to defeat missiles needing constant crosshair targeting. Good luck aiming with a laser in your eye!

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

The Type 99 tank started as China trying to brute force a second-gen tank into being a third-gen. It lacked bells and whistles at first. The Type 99A added upgrades, including better ERA to protect against tandem charge warheads. Ukraine shows ERA does work.

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

In April '43, a challenge: create a light, armored 75mm gun tank under 20 tonnes by October. Cadillac and the Ordnance Corps delivered! Leveraging proven running gear and a stellar track system, they built a versatile chassis ready for multiple roles.