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2023-04-26 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Putin sends his 'invisible' T-14 Armata tanks into battle in Ukraine for the first time after Britain said using 'poor condition' fleet was 'high risk' for Russia

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Posted by Skidmark 2023-04-26 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 yes, protect those flanks when the Javelin goes top down.

Posted by Mercutio 2023-04-26 06:03|| 2023-04-26 06:03|| Front Page Top

#2 The Russian info on this claims that the T-14 has an operational range of 300mi.

Given that it weighs over 50 tons I don't think this is possible.

In fact getting these tanks to the battlefield will be a logistical nightmare for Russia.

Posted by lord garth 2023-04-26 07:55|| 2023-04-26 07:55|| Front Page Top

#3 /\ Typo....should read 30 miles.

Posted by Besoeker 2023-04-26 08:16|| 2023-04-26 08:16|| Front Page Top

#4 Do they have a 'tug'?

Posted by Mullah Richard 2023-04-26 08:35|| 2023-04-26 08:35|| Front Page Top

#5 Evidently Xi called Zelenskyy today.

Posted by DooDahMan 2023-04-26 09:13|| 2023-04-26 09:13|| Front Page Top

#6 The Magic: Gathering style cards are a great visual way to dodge the 'Tanks in Ukraine = WW111' standing.

Maybe some more limp dick jokes are in order.

Posted by swksvolFF 2023-04-26 10:16|| 2023-04-26 10:16|| Front Page Top

#7 #2 - two words: "Aerial Refueling"

;-)

Posted by Frank G 2023-04-26 10:34|| 2023-04-26 10:34|| Front Page Top

#8 According to dubious rumors, the Russians actually have built an invisible tank. Unfortunately, when the crew exited the vehicle after testing, the tank remained invisible and no one has been able to locate it. Testing protocol now requires the parking lights to be on when the vehicle is un-occupied.

Posted by SteveS 2023-04-26 10:42|| 2023-04-26 10:42|| Front Page Top

#9 Where is that tank's PT Belt?!

Posted by swksvolFF 2023-04-26 10:59|| 2023-04-26 10:59|| Front Page Top

#10 #8 best laugh I've had in a while - and most needed.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2023-04-26 17:28|| 2023-04-26 17:28|| Front Page Top

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