2020

SUnknownWhat Are Those Squares on the M1 Abrams Turret? Koala Explains: Combat Identification Panels

Mon, Nov 23, 2020

M-1 Abrams tanks generally carry an adhesive panel on the the turret on each side of the gun. This is a combat identification panel. The objective of the panels is to tag them as friendly in thermal imaging sites to avoid attack by friendly forces.

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SUnknownWhat's with the Logs on Soviet Tanks? Koala Explains: Tanks - Tracks and Traction

Fri, Dec 11, 2020

Soviet and Russian tanks commonly travel with a log attached to the exterior. This simple device helps tankers deal with the soft or uneven terrain of central Europe that even a tracked vehicles can get stuck in. The log give the tracks additional purchase to help the tank escape the mire.

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SUnknownGermany's New KF51 Panther Tank. The Spearhead of a New Generation?

Tue, Jan 12, 2021

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SUnknownEvolution of Fighter Jets: Koala Explains: Fighter Generations and their Differences

Mon, Jan 25, 2021

Many factors determine the generation a fighter jet belongs to including: speed, radar, maneuverability, ceiling, avionics, data linking, stealth and even its weapons suite. Here are the better know fighters from each generation with explanations of why they fall in their particular generation.

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SUnknownA Guide to Tank Ammo: Koala Explains: Tank Ammunition Types and their Differences

Tue, Feb 16, 2021

Here is the history of tank ammunition driven largely by the need to kill other tanks. As tank armor grew more resistant to penetration so too tank guns grew larger and anti-tank shells became more effective at penetrating armor. But for all their power, tank ammunition does not rely solely on brute force. The shells are cleverly designed to take maximum advantage of their explosive energy.

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SUnknownEverything You Need to Know About Russia's T-14 Armata in 60 Seconds

Mon, Mar 29, 2021

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SUnknownChina's Type 99: The Beast from the East

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

The Norinco Type 99 Tank was a part of China's effort to rapidly modernize to match third generation western tanks. What China produced was more of an upgraded generation two tank that was deficient in almost all respects to generation three tanks. But in 2013 China began producing the enhanced Type 99A (also known as the Type 99A2) that corrected many of the deficiencies.

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SUnknownWhy Do Some Tanks Raise Their Gun Barrels After Firing? Koala Explains: the 'Tank Salute'

Wed, Jun 23, 2021

The interior of a tank is a very cramped working environment. And loading heavy tank rounds is a tiring processes. Elevating the gun barrel after firing a shell likewise lowers the breach of the gun making it easier, a bit quicker and less fatiguing to reload the gun.

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SUnknownWhat Are Those Bulges on Tank Gun Barrels? Koala Explains: Bore Evacuators and Fume Extractors

Mon, Jul 26, 2021

Bore evacuators, also know and fume extractors, are prominent features on many high pressure, high muzzle velocity armor and naval guns. They are simple devices that clear the gun barrel to avoid exposing the gun crew to the hot noxious fumes generated by the ordinance when opening the breach.

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SUnknownWhy the T-90 is Cheap Useless Junk! Your Favorite Tank Sucks #2

Wed, Sep 01, 2021

An unfavorable, satirical review of Russia's T-90 tank.

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SUnknownWhy the T-90 is Cheap Useless Junk!: Your Favorite Tank Sucks #2

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

If you think toxic sarcasm about a Soviet main battle tank is rude you better adjust your attitude to hysterical because just maybe the T-90 deserves it. It is essentially an export version of the T-72 with a host of survivability deficiencies.

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SUnknownEverything You Need to Know About America's M109 "Paladin" in 60 Seconds

Sat, Sep 11, 2021

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SUnknownFOX, BRA & Air Combat Terminology Koala Explains: Missile Types & Brevity Codes

Sat, Oct 02, 2021

Combat pilots generally use brevity codes to convey crucial information in a concise, unambiguous manner. A single code can simultaneously convey a weapons type, its status and authorization to use a weapon. Here are some of the more common NATO standard codes used in air combat.

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