Comments on: Russia Wins the Tank Biathlon

By: 23r0_NA

23r0_NA — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:29:10 +0000

Russia actually made an offer to include the US in the biathlon, but we declined (I have a feeling it’s because of unfounded fears that the M1 Abrams’ suspension wouldn’t hold up, even though the Abrams has proven to be more than capable of performing as well if not better than a T-72 in the conditions of the biathlon – the only real shortcoming of the Abrams in the competition would be the high fuel consumption and the time required for the gas turbine to spool up before the tank can start moving). Not sure if that offer was also extended to the British, Germans or French, but if it was, the Germans would have definitely turned it down, as would the Brits, though the French might have accepted such an offer.

By: 23r0_NA

23r0_NA — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:27:52 +0000

They had a newer variant of the T-72 than the other contestants that didn’t bring their own tanks, so it can’t really be a fair comparison in their case. Now compared to the Chinese on the other hand, as they brought their own indigenous tanks, there’s no doubt that the Russians came out ahead in spite of the Chinese tanks supposedly being more modern than the upgraded T-72.

Also, Russian competition, hosted in Russian territory. Like the Olympics, there’s an unwritten rule that the host country cannot be embarrassed.

By: 23r0_NA

23r0_NA — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:26:34 +0000

No they still have a heavy Russian influence, though there’s definitely a Western influence as well. Pretty much all of their MBTs since the 1980s are based at least partly on a captured T-72 that was given to them by one of their allies (I forgot which one exactly)

By: Paradox

__Paradox__ — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 19:59:28 +0000

Was anyone else looking at those girls breasts and notice World of Tanks logo?….:P

By: Wolfie

Wolfie — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:42:37 +0000

Russia has really outdone themselves this time.

Shame that the Western countries did not compete.

By: anr96

anr96 — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:44:43 +0000

Is there any tanks in this video? Because I lost around 40 seconds….

By: Leedar

Leedar — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 12:34:16 +0000

Since the Sino-Soviet split I gather that Chinese designs have been increasingly Western influenced. Of course, Russian designs are so stronk they never will be influenced.

By: Petr Kalashnikof

Petr Kalashnikof — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 12:15:25 +0000

I found it amusing because naturally they d win if everyone has to use their tanks as they have the most experience in using them no need to cheat.

By: Z.G.

Z.G. — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:43:02 +0000

I was sure that comments will be against Russian. Well, they were better guys, don’t blame that for that.
Anyway, it was somewhat… fun(?) watching the tank biathlon. It’d be good if others countries participate!

By: Sleipnir

Sleipnir — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:39:14 +0000

stupid contest

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