How Bad Was The MBT-70?

Created in 1963, the MBT-70 program was a joint effort between the militaries of the United States and Germany to create a common main battle tank for western armored forces. It was hoped that this joint approach would yield a vehicle that greatly simplified logistics. Since the Soviets could not be beaten in quantity, NATO decided to go for higher quality. The MBT-70 would leverage the best technology available; TV vision, remote-controlled weaponry, a bustle autoloader, laser rangefinder, hydropneumatic suspension, and more. Ultimately, the program was far too ambitious.

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Sources:
AD612144 Friction Hydro Pneumatic Suspension System
Abrams - A History of the American Main Battle Tank
Maintainability Demonstration Specification for the Main Battle Tank (MBT-70)
Collaborative Development of Main Battle Tanks; Lessons from the US / German Experience, 1963-1978

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