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Rubber=Tanks
Actually, I have to agree with rubber being required for tanks - mainly because you would need rubber not for the tracks per se, but for the various gaskets/seals required for the engine and actual workings of the tank itself.
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You might need rubber for 'protection'"Don't know exactly where I am"Comment
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Originally posted by down th' pub
You might need rubber for 'protection'
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Re: bogie wheels
Actually, synthetic parts (or something that sounds like that) is the prereq for Modern Tanks. Maybe that means it doesn't require rubber. We'll see anyway.Originally posted by Jaybe
Fortunately, "synthetic rubber" was invented by the Allies before stockpiles ran out.
I suppose the invention of synthetic substances isn't covered too well in Civ3.
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Actually it's 'synthetic fibres' (AFAIR) and as the 'Modern Tank' unit is really an American Abrams M1/M1A it's probably because of the synthetic compounds used to make the armour for the tank more than the rubber.
Is it the Abrams or another tank like the Leopard which uses depleted uranium as armour plating ( non radioactive natch )A witty quote proves nothing. - VoltaireComment
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Technically, you could make a tank without rubber. Specifially natural rubber is probably not the best material for a tank.
Chains could replace belts. Hoses could be made of metal. Gaskets could be made of plastic. Rubber is nice, but not a necessity.
However, like mentioned above, the tank needs a resource to depend on. I guess rubber got the role.Comment
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Yah, Synthetic fibers. Umm, IIRC the United States doesn't use depleted uranium for armor, the stuff is too dense.Originally posted by Faboba
Actually it's 'synthetic fibres' (AFAIR) and as the 'Modern Tank' unit is really an American Abrams M1/M1A it's probably because of the synthetic compounds used to make the armour for the tank more than the rubber.
Is it the Abrams or another tank like the Leopard which uses depleted uranium as armour plating ( non radioactive natch )
However, the Abrams can fire sabbot rounds -- armor piercing rounds that are made of depleted uranium.Click here if you're having trouble sleeping.
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One thing I asked myself is: 'Why don´t they need iron?
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'Modern Tank' looks like an M1 Abrams but is just a Modern Tank.Originally posted by Faboba
Actually it's 'synthetic fibres' (AFAIR) and as the 'Modern Tank' unit is really an American Abrams M1/M1A it's probably because of the synthetic compounds used to make the armour for the tank more than the rubber.
Is it the Abrams or another tank like the Leopard which uses depleted uranium as armour plating ( non radioactive natch )
It is NOT the armor plating that uses the depleted uranium. Depleted uranium (very dense material) is used in anti-armor ammunition. I don't remember for sure if it is used in tank rounds, but it is definitely used in the smaller caliber guns of modern armored infantry vehicles and the A-10 Warthog attack plane.Comment
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That would be more challenging to draw than rubber, thoughOriginally posted by Patriqvium
I agree. "Rubber" could be replaced with "The Strategical Resource Needed To Build Wheeled Industrious and Modern Units" and it would make no difference.
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Because they use composites.Originally posted by Comrade Tribune
One thing I asked myself is: 'Why don´t they need iron?
and do you know how mch it would be ridiculous to have tank production cease because your iron ore has been lost?Comment
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Yes it is used in tank rounds and yes it is used in the armor also.Originally posted by Jaybe
'Modern Tank' looks like an M1 Abrams but is just a Modern Tank.
It is NOT the armor plating that uses the depleted uranium. Depleted uranium (very dense material) is used in anti-armor ammunition. I don't remember for sure if it is used in tank rounds, but it is definitely used in the smaller caliber guns of modern armored infantry vehicles and the A-10 Warthog attack plane.The eagle soars and flies in peace and casts its shadow wide Across the land, across the seas, across the far-flung skies. The foolish think the eagle weak, and easy to bring to heel. The eagle's wings are silken, but its claws are made of steel. So be warned, you would-be hunters, attack it and you die, For the eagle stands for freedom, and that will always fly.
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They are called tires in English tooOriginally posted by CyberShy
if you watch the movie Saving Private Ryan you know why rubber is that important.
Every tank has 'tires' (I don't know how to name it in english)
and if you 'destroy' these 'tires' (like in SPR) the tank is useless.
no rubber, no tanks.
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