
This highly mobile tank has a maximum speed of 72km/h and cruising range of 450km. The MBT can be fitted with additional attachments such as a mine plough, mine roller or a dozer blade for clearing mines and obstacles. The smoke grenade launchers on either side of turret conceal the tank from enemy observation. The show is also broadcast on Discovery Networks throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The second season premiered in Canada on 17 January 2011.
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The series was subsequently picked up in the United States by the Military Channel, where it premiered on 5 January 2011. The tank integrates an FLW 200 remotely controlled light weapon station mounting a 7.62mm/ 12.7mm machine gun or a 40mm grenade launcher.Īttached passive armour modules offer all-round protection from anti-tank missiles, mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and RPG fire. Greatest Tank Battles is a military documentary series currently airing on History Television and National Geographic Channel in Canada, where it premiered on 4 January 2010.

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