Western experts have recognized, that Russian tank T-14 “Armani” outstrips the ability of producers from other countries for several years. And it is this fact in itself is a major advantage of the new “supertanka”, even if it has not yet become an ideal military equipment, He writes “WG-Strength” with reference to Focus Online
Captain Stefan Buehler officer of the Swiss Association of Armored Forces, After a thorough analysis of the Russian equipment, has concluded, that create a similar armored vehicle with similar characteristics western countries will now require a minimum of three to five years.
Among the winning features “dream” He said the use of unmanned towers, due to which the tank is lighter and more maneuverable. But most importantly, According to the expert, Russian developers have shown a healthy pragmatism, creating not only on paper, but in reality quite efficient machine, that can improve, from experience, already obtained in the course of its operation.
It is preferable to achieve the 80 per cent working solutions, and then optimize it based on real tests, than to create 100 per cent paper tiger – said Stefan Bühler
As a result, Russia now has a new generation of tank, while in the West, like the appearance of the prototype can be expected at best after three to five years. But by the time the Russian military has already gained significant experience operating the machine and will come again.
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