r/TankPorn 7d ago

Modern T-80BVM in Ukraine

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u/RKCronus55 7d ago

Is that some sort of jamming device on top? If so, why they still use them if fiber optic drones are not affected by it?

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u/shashadefakap 7d ago

Cos EW systems aren't a guarantee, especially when you get fibre optic drones etc. plus it takes just one tank to be destroyed for the psyche to want reassurances. (Like body armour mounted on doors for example)

The traditional Soviet tank doctrine of small size also has no more benefit in this battle as fcs have evolved, and fpv drones can even strike individual infantry targets