What's the best tank?

The philippines is an island nation and we dont need a hard armored force but we need a tank that can be compatible with the philippine terain right so what do u think is the best tank that should be in the army?

Better versions of the Hari-Digma and Kalakian and upgraded M-112s.
Maybe also some Wiesels...

The archipelagic nature of the Philippines means it needs amphibious, armored vehicles more than mere tanks- BOTH the Army and the Marine Corps must have amphibious AFVs. The LVTs used by the Marines are too old, but an hand-me-down AAVs from the USMC could be a good interim stopgap. though it doesn't look like the US will ever sell us their more advanced AAAV.

On a side note, perhaps more of the other amphibious AFVs currently used by the PMC would do the Army wonders. Especially those LAV-300 support vehicles.



This post has been edited by MSantor on Jun 11 2006, 05:59 PM

Maybe a tank that can do both (amphibian and MBT busting capability)

How about the M2 and M3 Bradley Infantry/Cavalry Fighting Vehicles? I think they are well suited in terrains similar to ours, not sure though if they can "swim"

The United States DOES NOT export the Bradley Fighting Vehicle to any of its allies. This is interesting considering that it has exported the more dangerous M1 Abrams tank to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Australia.

You better look for a different vehicle, my young Jedi Padewan...

This post has been edited by MSantor on Jun 23 2006, 08:19 AM

if the philippines government are willing to buy, i'm sure the US will sell.....it doesnt make sense if countries like singapore and malaysia who is not a pro US government are able to have F16's and FA18's....while philippines who happen to be a US non Nato allies.....

sayang! thanks for the information that these vehicles are not being exported

Best choice would be the CV90 family of light tracked combat vehicles

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/cv90/

For armor fans, this Defense Industry Daily report on the experience of American armor in Iraq is required reading. Tons of links to numerous myth-shattering articles.

Also from the same source, more on the exploits of the PA's own legendary V-150 on the frontlines, in its new guise as the ASV. As well as the current trend in light armor: blast-protected vehicles.

QUESTION: can the 105mm gun of the LVTH6s can be mated / fitted to the scorpion light tank? could this improve the capability of the scorpion tank as a tank killer and/or assault tank?

Pwede siguro kung pareho sila ng turret diameter and turret gear ratio. Problem is like most US and EU tanks, all turret rotations are torqued to a gear milled into the hull of the tank. Scandinivians na solve ang problem na ito, they slotted the turret mount and gears are mounted in the turret, mas complex nga lang ang design.

Let say T-72 and BTR in russia, Merkava tank in israel, challenger in britain, I don't like american TANK it can be destroy by an simple RPG.

If your tight budget try some TOW, Javelin, SAGGER. Anti- Tank missiles.

I admire the British "Challenger" only for its proven combat record so far. But considering the limitations of our roads and bridges.... what about checking out our neighbor's success who already have tanks in their inventory? I am sure we can learn a thing or two from them.

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