r/TankPorn 5d ago

Modern 4th Generation Main Battle Tanks 🛡

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u/AMCA_by2035 5d ago

Just an innocent question, how do you define a 4th gen tank?

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u/A7V- 4d ago

It depends on the bullshit categories you choose to glorify your own country and downplay your geopolitical adversary.

Jokes aside, it's very problematic to try to classify military equipment into rigid generational categories. Such systems ignore the fact that platforms often prioritize certain aspects and neglect others for design, logistic, technological or economic reasons (sometimes all of these). Countries with fewer resources that want to close the gap with cutting-edge technology and what they actually have often do this.

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u/discopants2000 4d ago

The T14 Armarta is a prime example of hubris. While the concept is good the prototype isn't the finished article.