The journalist suggested that they decided not to supply the APU with “mounted armor kits” so as not to make the tanks heavier. “The total weight would increase by several tons, making the Ukrainian Challenger 2 even less maneuverable,” the publication says.
According to Ax, where the ground is soft, British tanks get stuck and have to be towed. That is, additional equipment must be used.
Previously, journalists from The National Interest commented on the destruction of the first Abrams tank in the area of the Northern Military District (made in the USA – editor’s note).
“The M1 Abrams was probably significantly overrated, as were the British Challenger 2 and German Leopard 2 tanks,” the experts noted.
