I know that

no one is advocating that tanks are obsolete

I'd say they might soon be

doubt it

Especially when you look at how much a single tank might cost

again look at trends

no one (who counts for shit) is giving up their tanks

downsizing yes, not replacing with newer designs yes

giving up? no

<-- its nearly 3am, need more booze .... fuck

I'm not advocating for people to give up

on their tanks

But that they're changing roles

not suggesting you are, I'm telling you to look at trends

Tanks are getting more difficult to kill.

Easier* to kill

well potentially they have moved back to infantry tankjs

but thats because we're not fighting teh russians

They're getting harder to protect

Depends who you are up against really.

Yes, an Abrams is hard to kill

as is chally

But it costs a fuck ton for it to be that.

There are all kinds of countermeasures.

leos, easy

😛

need more booze

RPGs and whatnot can't even hit anymore.

It's not the old "add 30 more milimeters of steel!"

booze!! Dammit

*glare*

It's become **very** intricate

More tech is better than more armor.

said ms tanky wanky in 1930s

I know Tech is better

But is it worth it in the long run?

k, staggering off to bed, nite all

I don't see why it wouldn't be.

Putting millions into a new defensive measure that'll only defend a tank for another shell

It's not just one shell. They tend to be able to rearm themselves.

Yes, but in the middle of combat