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> If a single foot soldier can take out a tank that costs millions of dollars, is it even worth using a tank? A foot soldier with a weapon that costs a tenth o
by weinzierl 5y ago
> If a single foot soldier can take out a tank that costs millions of dollars, is it even worth using a tank?
A foot soldier with a weapon that costs a tenth of a million to fire.
The asymmetry is given in Ukraine because they have enough Javelins but I doubt it exits to that degree in any conflict.
- spywaregorilla 5y agoEhh I think that's not quite right. A javelin costs a tenth of a million to fire, but you can just hand a few shots to a guy and send him on its way. As I understand it, it's pretty easy to use. A russian T-90 costs ~$5M to buy, but also requires a crew of ~3 trained people, plus munitions, plus a good deal of fuel, and logistics support to move it around. The asymmetry in Ukraine is first and foremost Russia having way more troops to burn. Economic and manpower held equal, rocket infantry certainly seem like they have a higher return than tanks on total operating costs
- weinzierl 5y agoGood point, I haven't thought about the personnel and operating costs of the tank.