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and yet old Soviet tanks are doing fine in Ukraine https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/russias-t-72-main-battle-tank-why-it-might-still-be-best-earth-211037
There could be many reasons. I don’t know where they are deploying them, how much training the crews have had and many others that factor into survivability. I’m not saying the Abrams is the best tank ever, just saying that there are many factors that can contribute to why they aren’t doing well in the field for the Ukraine.
Sure, I agree with that. There are tangible factors that make T-72 a better tank though. It's a simpler design, making it easier to produce and maintain. It's more manoeuvrable, it's lighter so it doesn't get stuck in mud. Doesn't use a turbine engine, which has been a cause for endless problems. So, while many factors combine to decide overall effectiveness, the quality of the weapon itself is important as well.
Ah yes, there's nothing quite like a 4 km/h reverse speed. That's a really tangible factor making the T-72 a better tank.
ah the copes 😂