This meme was made by me :) pls put credit if save

From this brochure: https://www.rheinmetall.com/Rheinmetall%20Group/brochure-download/Vehicle-Systems/D1274e0926-Panther-KF51-130mm-FGS-with-future-gun-system.pdf

Gunner's optics looks real, instead of previous mock-up one.

PS also there's no mention of previous "NMBT" name.

Chinese government is making new weapons ig😭🙏

As part of the rewards for my "Secret Soviet Armored Program" campaign, I want to include a printable PDF assembly manual for each model. These manuals will feature historical information, archival photos, and camouflage suggestions—all designed with a Soviet aesthetic to stay consistent with the theme.

Do you find this aesthetic appealing?

Would you prefer separate manuals for each model, or one comprehensive manual?

Do you think this would be a valuable addition for collectors?

Should I approach it this way, or perhaps design it to look like an actual operational manual for the troops?

Thanks for your feedback.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vbertz/secret-soviet-armored-program

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https://x.com/trip_to_valkiri/status/2112271772917657790?s=46

Most likely supplied by Russia, originally.

ダミーだとは思うんだけど一応ね…

The French-made NC-27 tanks, known in Japan as Renault Type B tanks, were imported by the Imperial Japanese Army but were quickly replaced by domestically produced Type 89 tanks and withdrawn from the front lines for various reasons.

I drove by it and had to pull over on my way back later in the day.

I'm back at the Musée des Blindés in Saumur, where I had the chance to see the famous Tiger I. I'll post more photos once I've sorted through them !

First one I’ve ever seen in person. I will post a link in the comments for some history of the tank.

She just like snow

Modern tanks are impressive machines, but keeping them effective on today's battlefield seems to involve much more than armor thickness or firepower. Mobility, protection, maintenance, and battlefield conditions all influence how well a tank performs in practice.

With drones becoming increasingly common in conflicts like the war in Ukraine, I'm curious about how tank design and survivability are evolving. Engineers have to balance armor protection, weight, mobility, and reliability without making the vehicle too expensive or difficult to maintain.
From a tank design perspective, which trade off do you think is the hardest to get right in modern armored vehicles?