CSU-152 NEXT-GEN MBT

[applesauce]

Yeah, but that's not going to be very effective

IF the power problem is worked out and the whole system is made rugged enough why wouldnt it be effective?

 

[no_name]

Power requirement will be huge. Unless a breakthrough in engine/generator you'll need a very high energy density storage device.

Even if a storage device exists with the same energy density as gunpowder you are still looking at converting more than half of existing space for munitions into energy storage devices, though this also means you only need the warhead part of the projectile.

Not to mention that if you double projectile speed you'll require 4 times more energy.

Weight will be an issue.
cooling will be an issue
maintenance will be an issue.

A large railgun is actually easier to field than a smaller one considering practical issues.

 

[applesauce]

Power requirement will be huge. Unless a breakthrough in engine/generator you'll need a very high energy density storage device.

Even if a storage device exists with the same energy density as gunpowder you are still looking at converting more than half of existing space for munitions into energy storage devices, though this also means you only need the warhead part of the projectile.

Not to mention that if you double projectile speed you'll require 4 times more energy.

Weight will be an issue.
cooling will be an issue
maintenance will be an issue.

A large railgun is actually easier to field than a smaller one considering practical issues.

i know all of that , precisely when i said IF the power problem is worked out and the system is made rugged.

with enough energy, cooling is not a problem, made rugged enough, maintenance will not be a problem. weight though may be of concern

 

[Akasa]

IF the power problem is worked out and the whole system is made rugged enough why wouldnt it be effective?

A rail gun this scale will not provide enough muzzle velocity and range as a conventional barrel.

 

[Kompromat]

Concept Design.

 

[Kompromat]

Did anybody notice the similarities in turret design?

 

[Nishan_101]

Concept Design.

I am hopeful that KSA and UAE who are looking for one will join this project.

 

[bdslph]

SWEET TANK OF ALL THE TANKS I LOVE THE TANK DESIGN LOOKS SO S**Y