Tank gun - Wikipedia
Modern tank guns are high-velocity, large-caliber artilleries capable of firing kinetic energy penetrators, high-explosive anti-tank, and cannon-launched guided projectiles. Anti-aircraft guns can also be mounted to tanks.
List of tank guns - Wikipedia
This is a list of tank main guns which are designed or used as the primary weapon of combat by tanks, such as light tanks, medium tanks, heavy tanks, or main battle tanks. Many tanks have other, secondary weapons installed in them, such as machine guns, autocannons and small calibre mortars, which are not included in this list.
M68 tank gun - Wikipedia
The M68 is an American 105 mm tank gun. It uses British-designed L7 gun tube and cartridges with an American-designed mount, breech assembly and recoil mechanism.
Understanding the Various Types of Tank Guns and Their Uses
2024年7月12日 · Tank guns are specialized artillery systems mounted on tanks, designed to deliver controlled firepower against various targets, including enemy armored vehicles, fortifications, and infantry. The design of tank guns is integral to their functionality, influencing accuracy, range, and lethality.
Understanding Tank Gun Calibers: A Comprehensive Overview
2024年6月30日 · Examining notable tanks provides insight into the evolution of tank gun calibers and their impact on warfare. Key examples include the M1 Abrams, T-72, and Leopard 2, each showcasing different calibers and technological advancements.
Tank - Armament, Armor, Mobility | Britannica
2024年12月11日 · The result was progressive increases in the calibre of tank guns, the development of new types of ammunition with greater armour-piercing capabilities, and the introduction of more sophisticated fire-control systems to improve tank guns’ ability to hit targets.
The FV4005 - The Tank Museum
2023年11月16日 · The FV4005 has what is almost certainly the largest gun ever fitted to a tank. It marks the high point of the race throughout the history of armoured warfare to build bigger and bigger guns that could defeat thicker and thicker armour at longer and longer range.
80 Years of Battleground Dominance: A Chronological History of U.S. Tanks
2024年12月4日 · The Patton tanks reduced crew size from five to four but retained the M4’s layout of a .50 caliber machine gun for the commander and a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun for the loader.
The Historical Development of Tank Guns: Evolution and Impact
2024年7月12日 · During the early 20th century, military strategists recognized the importance of tank guns in countering fortifications and armored vehicles. This led to the development of more powerful calibers, ultimately resulting in specialized designs aimed at …
M1 Tank Weapons - HowStuffWorks
M1 Weapons - Tank weapons are generally designed to destroy other tanks. Learn about different types of tank weapons and why the fire control system makes the M1 superior in combat.