Bangladesh Army

[Zabaniyah]

Tank warfare requires rapid movement and ground cover. The problem for tanks in Bangladesh is not the soft aluvial soil but the numerous crisscrossing rivers.

Apart from the far north and the far east, Bangladesh is virtually flat as a pan cake, so you would think it would be ideal tank country right? But if anyone takes a closer look at the terrain, you'll come across a massive ditch or a river to cross etc every few kilometers or so.

So the fastest any armoured force can advance is as fast as their bridge laying capacity, plus they have to take into consideration the season. All in all its not the best tank country, infact light anti tank forces would have a field day in Bangladesh against heavy armoured forces.

The winter or spring seasons are the best for tank warfare. That's what the Indians did back in 71'. But then, even PT-76's had issues like the one you mention. Heck, even the Russians had mobility issues with their T-62's during the Sino-Soviet border conflict.

 

[asad71]

Even to be used in anti tank role tanks need to traverse the same untankable terrain.

Trans border ops !!!

Please get real.

1. Tanks in the defensive, tank-destroying role would mainly employ firepower. These would not venture out to join in a mobile combat. On the other hand tank battles employ battle tanks to fight tank battles where the mobile infantry becomes the assisting arm. For instance the favorite employment of the tank for one of the principles of warfare - Mass, would not be possible in our terrain.

2. Just visualize this. PLA T-90s charging down the Himalaya through the Ha Valley and S Tibet rushing to meet a welcoming column of BA MBT-2000s and a dancing/jubilant crowd of local NE peoples.

3. Or visualize the Red Corridor totally clearing Indian administration and forces. There is a void and our Didi from P/bangla seeks our help to restore public order. Again columns of MBT-2000s.

 

[third eye]

1. Tanks in the defensive, tank-destroying role would mainly employ firepower. These would not venture out to join in a mobile combat. On the other hand tank battles employ battle tanks to fight tank battles where the mobile infantry becomes the assisting arm. For instance the favorite employment of the tank for one of the principles of warfare - Mass, would not be possible in our terrain.

2. Just visualize this. PLA T-90s charging down the Himalaya through the Ha Valley and S Tibet rushing to meet a welcoming column of BA MBT-2000s and a dancing/jubilant crowd of local NE peoples.

3. Or visualize the Red Corridor totally clearing Indian administration and forces. There is a void and our Didi from P/bangla seeks our help to restore public order. Again columns of MBT-2000s.

Reading too many comic books ?

 

[asad71]

Reading too many comic books ?

And guys watching Bollywood porno think they have already conquered the world - and beyond. Get real. Take a cool shower and open your eyes. Red flags from the N and S; green flags from the E and W. And the Dalit/ indigenous bubbles boiling in the center. The Brahmin's time is up.

 

[third eye]

And guys watching Bollywood porno think they have already conquered the world - and beyond. Get real. Take a cool shower and open your eyes. Red flags from the N and S; green flags from the E and W. And the Dalit/ indigenous bubbles boiling in the center. The Brahmin's time is up.

The subject is BD Army .

We can discuss fantasies elsewhere.

 

[BoQ77]

The subject is BD Army .

We can discuss fantasies elsewhere.

Cruel terrains support antitank by RPG or ATGM.
Cheaper and effective enough.

And yes, radar and SAM enough for anti aircraft.

Believe me, as neighbor of China, Vietnam didn't buy any tank for decades.

 

[asad71]

Armed Forces of nations, specially with non-friendly neighbors, must always work out all contingencies - even some looking weird.

 

[Aung Zaya]

1. india.
2. mayanmar.

LOL.. NOW u can tell him ALL NEIGHBOUR... Did u also seem BoB as potential enemy..? coz it is only left what BD neighbour..

 

[masud]

LOL.. NOW u can tell him ALL NEIGHBOUR... Did u also seem BoB as potential enemy..? coz it is only left what BD neighbour..

 

[masud]

 

[Aung Zaya]

 

[Jobless Jack]

bangladesh should invest more in anti tank and SAM systems and missile tech(<200 km) . cheaper and more effective.

 

[masud]

bangladesh should invest more in anti tank and SAM systems and missile tech(<200 km) . cheaper and more effective.

yes bro, i agree with you.........

 

[Zabaniyah]

bangladesh should invest more in anti tank and SAM systems and missile tech(<200 km) . cheaper and more effective.

SAMs are good for defending important installations. And they are NOT cheap. If you don't bring the war to the enemy, then you have lost. Warplanes are important. It is also a matter of having the appropriate rules of engagement. Locking into an unidentified aircraft can be a declaration of war.

 

[Nike]

Cruel terrains support antitank by RPG or ATGM.
Cheaper and effective enough.

And yes, radar and SAM enough for anti aircraft.

Believe me, as neighbor of China, Vietnam didn't buy any tank for decades.

I think the main problem for Vietnam is their budget allocation in which dedicated for more Naval ships and SAM system

If you want to do river crossing operation (especially large river like Gangga and Brahmaputra) why not bring your LCU or even LST if it must, more faster and eficient