Putin's new 'super tank': British intelligence warns Russian ....

....vehicle is 'the most revolutionary change in tank design in the last half century' and leaves the West totally outgunned


British military intelligence officers have issued a warning over a new Russian 'super tank' which they claim is far superior to anything which is available to Nato.

The document claims that Britain's Challenger II main battle tank could be overpowered by the Kremlin's new Armata tank. 

Officials believe the new Russian tank is 'revolutionary' and blames the government for failing to provide a proper response. 

The current policy is to not consider a new main battle tank for at least 20 years as heavy armour is not suited to countering the threat posed by lightly-armed Jihadis. 

According to the Sunday Telegraph, the internal military document said: 'Without hyperbole, Armata represents the most revolutionary step change in tank design in the last half century.' 

'Unsurprisingly, the tank has caused a sensation.' 

The Russians showed off their new Armata tank at the annual May Day parade. 

Intelligence experts believe the new Russian tank has a lower profile than Western heavy armour, is faster and lighter. 

The turret has the ability to self-load its ammunition, including high explosive and armour piercing rounds. It also has the ability to fire anti-tank missiles.  



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