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Can a 10 Warthog destroy a tank?
‘As pretty much everyone else answering this question has pointed out… the A-10 can fairly easily destroy a tank. As can anything else slinging either an AGM-65 Maverick or an AGM-114 Hellfire.
Can Bullets take down a helicopter?
Yes, just aim for the tail or the pilot. The tail rotor is critical for stability in the air, but it’s generally made of light and vulnerable materials such as fiberglass and hollow aluminum. If a bullet were to strike it in the right place, one of the propeller blades could break off, throwing the craft into a spin.
Can a heavy lift helicopter carry a main battle tank?
So currently, no, there are no production heavy lift helicopter capable of carrying a main battle tank. Not MBT. Most powerful helicopter built in numbers, Mil Mi-26, can carry up to 20 tons (44,000 lbs). Main battle tank would be much more then 20 tons.
Can a tank round be stopped by a helicopter?
A tank round (unlike a missile) can’t be stopped by countermeasures. The only way it will miss is if the helicopter makes a sudden maneuver change after the round left the barrel. With well trained crews on both sides a duel between a tank and attack helicopter can go both ways.
What is the most advanced helicopter in the United States Army?
The imperious AH-64 Apache helicopter is the most technologically advanced helicopter in the United States Army inventory. It is basically a flying tank and is equipped with a host of gadgets that can make life very unpleasant for its enemies on the battlefield.
How would a tank and an attack helicopter duel work?
With well trained crews on both sides a duel between a tank and attack helicopter can go both ways. Attack helicopters function like tank destroyers did in WW2. They have to try to stay out of sight of the tanks or out of range as they are much more vulnerable.
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