Binkov's Battlegrounds - Why is no one storing old tanks? (14 minutes)

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[–]IkeConn 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Old tanks require a lot of old parts. No old parts, no old tanks. Then there is the problem that old tanks can easily be defeated with new anti-tank weapons. Of course a functional old tank against small arms is no contest in a small local skirmish.

[–]Tiwaking[S] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

They do mention that yes. Old Tanks need Old Parts. Old Tanks need Old Tank Crews. Old tanks are also missing a lot of the modern tracking and guidance system. I still cant believe that the running and maintenance costs of a M60 is 6 - 12 times more expensive than a modern Abrams!