Why are tanks still manually loaded?

A few reasons. Autoloaders are complex, expensive, heavy, and need extra maintenance. Human loaders are more versatile, easier to replace in the field, weigh less, and (very important) are able to help with repairs.

Why does the Abrams not have an auto loader?

One Thing That Makes the M1 Abrams Tank and Russia’s Armata T-14 Very Different. The use of an autoloader in T-series tanks allows for the size of a tank’s crew to be reduced to three (for better or for worse) and more weight to be devoted to armor due to the reduced internal volume that needs to be armored.

Do tanks auto reload?

Most vehicles in-game use a traditional single-shot, breech-loaded cannon as the main gun. Autoloaders are robot-like, mechanical devices that are part of the tank, not the gun, and automatically reload the main gun after a shot, without intervention of human hands.

Why do tank loaders say up?

the origination of why the word up is used is because the safe/armed handle (which operates just like the safety on a pistol or rifle) is safe when it is in the literal down position and is armed and ready to fire in the literal up position. so “up” means armed and ready to fire.

Why do Russian tanks use autoloaders?

In summary, Russia tends to use autoloaders because they result in a lighter tank without sacrificing armour durability. It also helps to mitigate the size of the tank, making it harder to hit and destroy. Finally, it has the potential to provide a substantial improvement in crew safety.

How fast does a tank bullet go?

The Abrams APFSDS-T round, the M829A4, can reach speeds of up to 1,575m/s thanks to it’s propellant. The HEAT round can reach speeds of up to 1,400m/s as well thanks to it’s propellant.

Do modern tanks have loaders?

The American M1 Abrams tank is one of the last tanks to have a human main gun loader. All other tanks, including the new Russian T-14 Armata tank, have mechanical loaders. The French LeClerc main battle tank has an autoloader that can load 12 rounds a minute, or one every five seconds.

Does the T-72 have an autoloader?

Autoloader. Like the earlier domestic-use-only T-64, the T-72 is equipped with an automatic loading system, eliminating the need for a dedicated crewmember, decreasing the size and weight of the tank.

What was the first tank with an autoloader?

The first tanks with autoloaders in their conventional turrets that passed the prototype stage and entered into service were the T-64 and T-72 produced by Soviet Russia in the 1970s.

Why do we need a human loader instead of an automatic?

But the real reason is actually doctrine, part of which is the things the loader can assist with that don’t involve loading the gun- something which only one actual answer seems to have discussed in any depth. A lo I see a lot of answers about how a human loader can swap rounds and an automatic unit can’t, or that the human loader is faster.

What are the disadvantages of autoloaders on ships?

Most of them require the gun to be in a specific angle to load the gun, every time. They also reduce the safety of the crew. The most common autoloaders store their ammunition in the turret basket, increasing the possibility of a catastrophic explosion should the armor around the hull or turret be penetrated.

Where do autoloaders store their ammunition?

The most common autoloaders store their ammunition in the turret basket, increasing the possibility of a catastrophic explosion should the armor around the hull or turret be penetrated. More armor protection, and isolation/separation of the ammunition from the crew compartment has traditionally been available in tanks with a human loader]

What kind of Autoloaders were used in the US military?

The American Stryker Mobile Gun System (MGS) mounts a 105mm gun with an autoloader. Many smaller guns such as the 25mm M242 Bushmaster autocannon are equipped with autoloaders. As to primary tank guns, the US did experiment with a Soviet-style autoloader on the M1 Abrams.