Currently annually invented new and new combat vehicles.Some are used solely for the protection of others to attack and suppress the enemy fire.One thing is certain: there are war machines the world that surprise his armor, speed and capabilities, including devastating.Let's talk about the most interesting and well-known models, look at their key features, capabilities in terms of military conflict, and more.Particular attention is given to the technique of transporting personnel, since it is very interesting.
little general information
As noted above, for the most part it will go about the technique for transporting infantry, for example, armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles.In fact, apart they are virtually identical.The key difference between the BMP is that this technique is able to support the allied infantry on the battlefield while BTR - only transport it to the destination.But at present, all these machines are used with the same purpose.Tank "Marder", for example, is a fairly well-known car Bundeswehr.Technique weighs about 33 tons.It was put into service in 1970 and to this day among the top ten infantry fighting vehicles.Used to transport infantry (7 people).BMP crew consists of three people.It is definitely worth a German car, though she was not involved in the fighting.
best fighting machines of the world: M1114
This armored car comes from America.Seeing him in the photo, immediately you can guess that this is the legendary "Humvee".By about 1990 years it decided to replace the M998 chassis, which was not efficient enough in the conditions of military conflict.At the same time the developers task was: to improve the speed, and mine-proof armor and meet the weight of 5 tons.All this was achieved.In addition, adding the impressive firepower.In particular, removable armament consists of anti-missile systems, remote controlled 12.7 mm machine guns, and light machine guns on the roof.
Today "Humvee" is a symbol of the US Army, as this mobile armored wheeled vehicle used in all conflicts for 30 years.According to some estimates, currently produced about 200 000 different modifications of "Humvee".Of course, this armored vehicle is very often subjected to bombardment, broke, sunbathing, glohla and blew, but the survival of the crew was pretty high.
Universal Carrier and Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251
first tank is originally from Britain.It is, in fact, is an armored personnel carrier-tractor.Appearance Universal Carrier quite unsightly, yet with a crew of 5 people the machine travels at a speed of 50 km / h and had a fairly good cross.During World War II, used on almost all fronts.Machine weight - 4 tons of armor at 10 mm.From 1934 to 1960 it was produced about 110,000 such vehicles, after which they were taken out of production.
Quite famous is the half-track armored personnel carrier called SdKfz 251. It is very fast, roomy and quite protected machine.Most likely, that's why she fell in love with the Germans.The crew consisted of only two people in the back of the accommodates 10 people landing.Protecting personnel armor plates of 15 mm thickness.During World War II SdKfz 251 has experienced a lot of modifications.Establishes various monitoring devices and communications, and weapons such as the system of reactive volley fire.
Infantry fighting vehicles world: Achzarit and BMP-1
Achzarit - Israel's heavy equipment, which is used exclusively for defensive purposes.Currently, it is the most protected armored vehicle of its kind."In the forehead" is 200 mm thick armor plates, which has been improved dynamic protection and carbon fiber.All this armored personnel carrier added 17 tons of weight, but significantly increased the chances of survival of personnel.Achzarit ideal for fighting in urban environments.This is due to thick bronelistami.The machine is not afraid of shots from grenade launchers even at close range, to say nothing of shrapnel injuries.
BMP - armored infantry vehicle, bronelisty has a thickness of 15-20 mm, which helps protect personnel against small arms, splinters and small-caliber projectiles.Highway speed is about 75 km / h and afloat - 7 km / h.Although this machine is in the top of the best, it has a lot of shortcomings.In particular, due to contact with fuel tanks BMP transformed into fire trap;In addition, the armor can be pierced with a machine gun DSK.For this simple reason men prefer to ride on the armor, but not for her.
«Leopard" 2A7 and «Abrams»
These are the only tanks, 10 of the 12 stood the test in simulated tank battle."Leopard" - a full-fledged warrior who can storm and protected under the conditions of the city and the open countryside.Equipped with 122-mm gun, it has the armor "in the forehead" of the tower 1300 mm, which makes it completely invulnerable.Weight "Leopard" is 67 tons, but even so, it shows a good momentum and accelerated to 75 km / h.This model can be found even in a magazine publishing house "DeAgostini."Combat vehicles of the world, collected editions of this popular magazine, no doubt, deserve attention."Abrams" and "Leopard" repeat each other.The only key difference is that the "Abrams" frontal armor 000 mm is 1, which is also quite a lot.
T-90 - one of the best
noteworthy and Russian-made tanks T-90.It is equipped with a 120 mm smoothbore gun, which can fire armor-piercing, subcaliber, cumulative, high-explosive anti-tank missiles and.The roof mounted 12.7 mm machine gun, capable of delivering up to 900 rounds per minute, which can fire at air targets.It is also provided, and 7.62-mm machine gun with a firing range of up to 2 km.In general, this is a great tank, which is assigned to a separate collection.Combat vehicles of the world, presented in this article are real.But some of them have long been found in museums, while others are actively involved in conflicts around the world.
short of the "M2 Bradley»
This American infantry fighting vehicle has earned numerous awards and wide recognition for its protection.Indeed, the survival of the crew then paid quite a lot of attention (dynamic protection, multi-layered armor 50 mm thick and a lot more).Immediately, there are excellent weapons, allowing personnel to conduct aimed fire on the enemy.You can say that today it is the most massive model.World War Machines of this type are made today.Already it produced about 7,000 copies.
Conclusion
So we reviewed with you top-rated and well-known fighting vehicles.Among them, as you can see, there are tanks, which simply can not mention.Without a doubt, there are many techniques that deserves attention, but in the description of the whole leaves a lot of time.In any case, there is a decent model from France, Great Britain, India, Russia and so on.But most often used or those that were previously operated, we have reviewed.All the equipment is mobile and provides good protection for the crew and troops.In addition, engineers are constantly trying to improve the weapons that keeps allies during combat conflict.
