At the start of World War II, most tanks carried short, low velocity guns designed mainly to support infantry rather than destroy enemy armor. That changed when the Soviet T-34 appeared with a ...

A tank turret is the brain and brawn of an armored fighting vehicle, housing its most critical functions: the main gun, targeting systems, and a complement of crew. From the outside, it might seem ...

The bulge found on the turret of a modern tank's main gun is actually a straightforward device that helps to expel the propellant gases released after each round is fired. These fumes are toxic, and ...