India's "Advanced Anti-Tank Missile Tractor"
You've heard of tractors toiling in the fields, but have you ever heard of tractors carrying anti-tank missiles and turning into "steel monsters" on the battlefield? This is not a whimsy, but a recent "black technology" show by the Indian Army that amazed the world! When this huge figure slowly drove into people's field of vision, not only the enemy was dumbfounded, but even their own comrades-in-arms couldn't help but let out a heartfelt exclamation.
In the field of weapons research and development and innovation, the Indian armed forces have always been able to bring unprecedented "visual feasts" to the international military arena with their unexpected brains. Just when everyone thought that the scene of a tractor towing an aircraft on the deck of an aircraft carrier was already an exclusive drama of the Indian army, they once again announced to the world with practical actions: Only you can't think of it, and no Indian army can't do it!
Tractors on an Indian aircraft carrier
The "anti-tank tractor" that made its debut this time was by no means an impromptu performance. Judging from the photos exposed at the scene, this tractor is not only majestically loaded with a missile launcher at the tail, but also cleverly set up a missile storage bracket in front, highlighting a wonderful fusion of "farming" and "killing". In order to make it closer to the actual combat environment, the overall body was also camouflaged and even carefully inserted with branches as a further disguise. If it weren't for the careful person who caught a glimpse of the bright red inadvertently exposed under the body, I am afraid that it would really make people mistakenly think that this is the latest high-tech military equipment developed by which country!
What's even more hilarious is that the soldiers who operate this "high-tech" weapon turned out to be a "special mobile unit" from the Indian Army. Look at them all dressed in American-style FAST helmets, bulletproof vests, their faces carefully painted with camouflage oil paint, holding short protruding rifles, and a pair of professional-level soldiers. However, when they are busy operating around a tractor, no matter how you look at it, this picture makes people feel an indescribable "joy".
The Indian army is not short of professional anti-tank equipment, and their anti-tank missile technology is also quite advanced, such as the French Milan-2T missile and the American-made Javelin anti-tank missile used in this demonstration, which are first-class in terms of range and accuracy. But the crux of the matter is, why did they choose the tractor as the vehicle for this high-tech weapon?
Although the tractor is a good hand in the farmland, it can pull heavy objects and has great strength, but in the special environment of the battlefield, its speed, concealment, protection ability and passability are all stretched. Imagine that on a battlefield filled with gunsmoke, an open-top tractor is driving slowly, and the target is as obvious as a lighthouse in the night, which is undoubtedly sending a living "target" to the enemy!
A wide range of all-terrain vehicles from Continental
In sharp contrast to this is the level of professionalism and equipment of the continental army. In order to meet the actual needs of special forces, we have directly developed a variety of all-terrain vehicle series to cope with various complex terrain and harsh environments. For example, the popular Bobcat all-terrain vehicle not only has a low body and strong concealment, but also has excellent passability and a considerable loading capacity. Compared to the Indian "anti-tank tractors", it is simply a cloud of mud.
And it is worth mentioning that this is only the level of equipment of the mainland a few years ago. Nowadays, with the rapid development of science and technology, our military unmanned all-terrain anti-tank robots have entered the testing stage. This high-tech robot can automatically find and lock on to enemy vehicles, aiming and striking in one go, without human intervention. In the face of such advanced weapons, India's "anti-tank tractors" undoubtedly dwarf.
Camel artillery in India
This is a ridiculous move by the Indian army. Those special mobile units are the elite divisions they have built at great expense! However, equipping them with a tractor as a vehicle is nothing short of a catastrophe! From the soldiers who gave the lecture to the officers who came to inspect it, not a single one questioned or objected to this practice. This cannot help but put a big question mark on the professionalism and actual combat capability of the Indian army. Are their bells and whistles for the sake of actual combat needs or just for the sake of attracting attention?
When it comes to showmanship, we have to mention the ridiculous "famous scenes" at the Indian military parade. At military parades in other countries, we usually see dignified processions, advanced weapons and equipment, and superb military skills. However, at the Indian military parade, the biggest attraction turned out to be how many soldiers a motorcycle can carry! There was even an absurd scene of camel troops carrying 81-mm mortars at the parade. These distinctive "special" displays simply make people laugh and cry and at the same time can't help but admire the creativity and "imagination" of the Indian army.
Nor can we blindly laugh at the Indian army's approach. After all, each country has its own unique national and military considerations. Perhaps in the eyes of the top brass of the Indian army, the "anti-tank tractor" is the "black technology" that they are proud of! On the battlefield full of gunsmoke and life and death, you can't just rely on these fancy "black technologies" to win! Actual combat ability is the last word!
Seeing this wave after wave of "divine operation" of the Indian army, I really can't help but want to give them a thumbs up! I have to say that their brains in military innovation have indeed brought us a lot of joy and talking points.