Ukraine Demolishes Putin's Super Tanks What Explains The Huge Damage To Captured Russian T-72s?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

[qazplm135]

1. every weapons system faces a limited lifespan

looks to me like the tank is approaching the end of it's utility given a world of ATWs and drones.

[Irish_Dem]

2. Some say tanks are obsolete now. But they may just have a lesser role in warfare.

But they certainly have had a poor showing in Ukraine.

[brewens]

4. Tanks would really only be good for fighting other tanks if they ever get the chance again.

If one side controls the air and can deploy their tanks, there should be no tanks for them to shoot at.

During WWII and beyond, tanks were useful to support infantry and bust bunkers. We have so many other ways to do that that tanks are a waste of gas.

[Irish_Dem]

5. Putin sent tanks in but there was no infantry support.

To protect the tanks. I don't know what he was thinking.

With drones and anti tank weapons, tanks are looking like a waste of gas, yes.

[patphil]

3. T-72 tanks first saw service around 1970.

There have been some variants, and the T-90 which came on in the 90's is based on the T-72.
These tanks are old, and simply not capable of surviving against new anti-tank weapons.
In Ukraine, we are seeing them destroyed by the hundred.
They amount to nothing more than a self-propelled coffin for their crew of 3.

[Irish_Dem]

6. I think this is why some of the RU soldiers are just walking away from their tanks.

Taking off into the countryside.