Are tanks obsolete?

Are tanks obsolete in modern war? – Quora. Not completely obsolete but in most plausible battle scenarios, modern MBT are becoming less relevant. Back during WW2 the only possible way to break through heavily defended lines was using tanks, initially infantry tanks with adequate protection and firepower.

Can an Apache helicopter destroy a tank?

The Apache is the only attack helicopter currently in service with the British military. It is designed to hunt and destroy tanks.

Do the Russians still use Hinds?

Soviet pilots called the Mi-24 the “flying tank” (Russian: летающий танк, romanized: letayushchiy tank), a term used historically with the famous World War II Soviet Il-2 Shturmovik armored ground attack aircraft….Mil Mi-24.

Mi-24 / Mi-25 / Mi-35
Manufacturer	Mil
First flight	19 September 1969
Introduction	1972
Status	In service

What is the oldest tank still in service?

Little Willie
Little Willie is the oldest surviving individual tank, and is preserved as one of the most famous pieces in the collection of The Tank Museum, Bovington, England.

Are tanks still used today 2020?

While they will likely remain relevant for some time to come, they need to adapt and evolve for modern warfare. There have never been fewer tanks in service around the world than today, at least not since World War 2. But the Main Battle Tank remains relevant and useful on the battlefield.

Does the military still use Apache helicopters?

The helicopter was introduced to U.S. Army service in April 1986. The advanced AH-64D Apache Longbow was delivered to the Army in March 1997. Production has been continued by Boeing Defense, Space & Security, with over 2,400 AH-64s being produced by 2020. The U.S. Army is the primary operator of the AH-64.

How many Apaches were shot down in Iraq?

2003 attack on Karbala
90 tanks Several hundred vehicles	31 AH-64 Apaches
Casualties and losses
12 tanks 6 S-60 AA guns	1 Apache crashed 1 Apache shot down 29 Apaches damaged (2 beyond repair) At least 1 wounded 2 pilots captured
Location of Karbala within Iraq.

Did the US steal a Hind?

Operation Mount Hope III was a top secret clandestine American military operation to capture a crashed Soviet-made Mil Mi-25 “Hind-D” attack helicopter, an export model of the Soviet Mi-24. The aircraft had crashed and been abandoned in the conflict between Libya and Chad. In 1988 two U.S.

Were Hinds used in Vietnam?

From the mid-1980s the Vietnam Peoples Air Force used Hinds in raids against Khmer Rouge guerrillas based in neighbouring Kampuchea (now Cambodia). Having been the target of American helicopter gun-ships during the Vietnam War, the Vietnamese copied the American tactics when using their Hinds in the ground-attack role.

Are unmanned attack helicopters obsolete?

As far as I know, there’s never been an unmanned attack helicopter deployed in combat. The UH-60 Blackhawk chopper alone has been produced since 1976, and is still used heavily by the United States Air Force. So currently they are far from obsolete.

What is a helicopter gunship?

Originally, the helicopter gunship was conceived during the Vietnam War (AH-1 Cobra). Later, the attack helicopter was seen as a solution for defending West Germany during the Cold War in the 70’s and 80’s.

What was the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter used for?

The Boeing AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter was known to be the preeminent and most powerful anti-armor weapon system in the Gulf War. Designed to perform its combat missions day or night and in adverse weather, the Apache was designed specifically to meet the rigid requirements of the US Army’s Advanced Attack Helicopter Plan.

What is the Z-10 attack helicopter?

The Z-10 attack helicopter is in service with Chinese army since 2008. The Z-10 helicopter has a standard gunship configuration with a narrow fuselage and stepped tandem cockpits. Gunner is seated at the front and the pilot is at the rear.