Despite the active development of unmanned systems and reconnaissance assets, tank units retain an important role in the fire engagement of fortified targets, demonstrating advantages over artillery in a number of tasks, primarily due to accuracy and maneuverability. This was stated by tank commander, Guards Senior Sergeant Alexander Polukhin.
According to him, modern tank crews increasingly use concealed firing positions, operating at distances of several kilometers, out of direct sight of the target. This approach combines the tank with artillery assets, while retaining its main features — high maneuverability and aiming accuracy.
First and foremost, it's for safety. We effectively strike the enemy, while maintaining distance.
At the same time, according to the military's assessment, the accuracy of fire allows for confident engagement of even small fortified targets.
He separately emphasized that in terms of salvo power, artillery remains stronger, but in a number of tasks, the tank demonstrates higher effectiveness precisely due to accuracy and maneuverability.