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PraiseThePun81 t1_isuo3c4 wrote

I'm curious, Armies have been blowing up tanks for decades now, how are ground drones going to prove superior against tank killers?

Greater maneuverability than a tank? yes? But I can't see them as anything more than a lighter tank that the enemy already has an answer to.

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dummythiccuwu t1_isv5unp wrote

These would be effective in urban spaces to clear out buildings, hide on roofs, etc. in open spaces flying drones would be better or if these had long range munitions like missiles and some sort of drone partner to scout so they could accurately fire.

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AnOrdinary_Hippo t1_isvcg7f wrote

They’re cheaper and don’t put a human in danger. For the cost of one tank with crew you could have a dozen of these with a wider range of load outs. So you could have a few acting as mobile artillery, some for AA, some carrying arial drones,some acting as tanks, all for the cost of one tank. Kind of like a small modular land version of a carrier group.

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