2007-06-11 05:42:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
We can bring down buildings easily, and the depleted uranium hull can take a few hits, but if you want to go with urban assault the stryker or the Bradley are more effective because they both carry troops, where as the Abrams only carries the crew.
2007-06-11 05:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jon C 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Tanks are not good urban fighters. They depend on infantry to prevent someone from hitting them with an RPG or mine. The tank is also very damaging to the roads and needs to refuel often especially the very thirsty M1A1. The main gun is way too destructive in an urban environment as the terrorist you shot at in one building. That shell keeps on going to the next several buildings killing who knows how many civilians who in righteous indignation will become the new terrorist to avenge the families that were killed by your one shot from the main gun.
2007-06-11 09:37:29 · answer #2 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US Army has developed effective doctrine for using tanks in urban areas.
The thing to remember is that a tank is ultimately an infantry support weapon.
I know of several urban battles in Iraq where tanks played a key role.
2007-06-11 08:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a "Tanker", but if teamed with infantry, an M1 series Tank can do allot of damage to the enemy. I am always glad to hear the whine of thier engines.
OIF 1 and 1.5 May 2003 to July 2004
2007-06-11 08:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by sfcjcl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, tanks are designed for open country warfare. Rolling hills woods etc are ideal. They can hide and hit enemy vehicles/troops while remaining hidden. Putting a tank, even a super tank like the Abrahms into a city is not a good idea. It allows the enemy to get close and attack, also allows them to set up ambushes and explosives along the routes the tanks have to follow (roadways).
(good question)
2007-06-11 05:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by randy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
although easilly trapped and targeted the m1 abrams tanks have special shells desighned for clearing out buildings shooting many small lead balls, much like grape shots used in the 1700's naval battle ships
2007-06-11 06:24:10 · answer #6 · answered by britguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tanks are OK in that kind of environment but
have to rely on infantry. They are primarily designed for field battle
2007-06-11 05:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No because they are too large and slow to maneuver around in tight city streets. This means they can be cornered or trapped before they can get away or do any serious damage.
2007-06-11 06:21:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
All tanks are extremely vulnerable to Molotov cocktails, RPG's and IED's when are forced into urban warfare.
2007-06-11 05:47:54 · answer #9 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
No. Tanks in general are not made for urban warefare where they can be easily trapped and targetted.
2007-06-11 05:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by -_- 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋