The Twitter Thread Archive

Prior to starting this blog, i was prone to a periodic Twitter thread on various topics. Whilst an unwieldy medium, they're still a nice back catalogue of primers, equipment profiles and programme overviews. Many will eventually be expanded into full posts here on the Tanknology blog, but in the meantime, this is an index of links to them for reference.

General AFV Discussions

The blurring delineation between APCs and IFVs https://bit.ly/3iSUxJb+
AFV generations, unmanned turrets and silly "Next Gen" PR labels: https://twitter.com/JonHawkes275/status/1389492910731763713?s=20
AFV Design: Critical Dimensions: https://twitter.com/JonHawkes275/status/1262645161298886656?s=20
AFV Design: Sprocket locations: https://twitter.com/JonHawkes275/status/1247812136493092865?s=20
Vibration in AFVs: https://bit.ly/3VQSH0I

Mobility

Running Gear Series: Introduction https://bit.ly/30596QZ
Running Gear Series: Roadwheels: https://bit.ly/3fradkJ
Running Gear Series: Return Rollers: https://bit.ly/3fIljC5
Running Gear Series: Sprocket & Drive: https://bit.ly/3jkqCK3
Running Gear Series: Idler & Track Tension: https://bit.ly/3hh4LBh
Running Gear Series: Suspension: https://bit.ly/30zkGEv
Running Gear Series: Track design: https://bit.ly/30ODYpo
Running Gear Series: Track furniture: https://bit.ly/3gpVlmY
Running Gear Series: Steering: https://bit.ly/3nwnQUb
Running Gear Series: Ground clearance/belly loading: https://bit.ly/3noQ7vt
AFV Design: Track width: https://twitter.com/JonHawkes275/status/1255769988092354566?s=20
CRT primer: https://bit.ly/3k3pXNv (This has now been expanded into a full blog post)
CTIS & mobility: https://bit.ly/2ZsjqDT
A short note on AFV Weight: https://bit.ly/3fpD0pM
AFV Tyres: https://bit.ly/303AdMp

Protection

A primer on bar armour: https://bit.ly/3h8nZIV (This has now been expanded into a full blog post)
A primer on ERA: https://bit.ly/3vC7z3R
Why APS engagement of APFSDS is a bit more complicated than people realise: https://bit.ly/3l7tXxu
Just how fast APS have to operate: https://bit.ly/3vmBKwQ
How many reloads do APS have, and why: https://bit.ly/3zcpRPF
Rheinmetall armour summary from IAV2020: https://bit.ly/3kOWer9
Iron Fist 2020: https://bit.ly/380JusE
Hydraulic turret drive survivability: https://bit.ly/3RCAuBH
Airbags for hard kill APS: https://bit.ly/3XALW4t

Firepower

Rheinmetall's 130 mm gun and its ammunition handling system: https://bit.ly/4eySJla
Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0's double trunnion mounting: https://bit.ly/3KUXU1n
Big calibre cased telescoped weapons - CT105: https://bit.ly/2XqP9nd
An argument for a l/hio tank gun calibre fleet - a 105/130 mix?: https://bit.ly/3Ma9xAe
Kurganets better than a tank? https://twitter.com/JonHawkes275/status/1252548087882661888?s=20

Tracks versus Wheels Series

Design volume: bit.ly/3GS6Tip
Obstacle negotiation: bit.ly/3W05XwI
Trench crossing: bit.ly/3Qw7nOM
Approach & Departure Angles: bit.ly/3k7wqv5
Turning circles: bit.ly/3CBxe1O
Cost & Logistics: TBC
Survivability: TBC
Odds & Ends: TBC

Programme Overviews & Updates

What is included in the British Challenger 3 upgrade?: https://bit.ly/4bgxgdU
Why is Challenger 3 unable to get a 1,500 hp engine?: https://bit.ly/4c8b2MB
The US FCS Manned Ground Vehicle programme: https://bit.ly/3Vw7Xii
Japan's FAT-R amphibious vehicle: https://bit.ly/4exSUxm
A brief history of Bradley replacements: https://bit.ly/2W9O56E
WCSP update March 2020: https://bit.ly/2Om7EEE
US Army Long Range Precision Fires: https://bit.ly/3kFyeYn
Joint Tactical Transport System (JTTS): https://bit.ly/3adcpu4
A random Ajax/WCSP rant: https://bit.ly/2R176oX
Replacing Land Rover Defender: https://bit.ly/3jugc9G
US Counter-UAS Efforts: https://bit.ly/2ZFw0iv
CT40 problems: https://bit.ly/375LYqW
JLTV Problems: https://bit.ly/3lJ9IF6
Debunking the popular misconceptions around Carmel: https://bit.ly/3joZQig
Carmel IAV2020: https://bit.ly/3jlfSJZ
CV9035NL Upgrade and WCSP: https://bit.ly/2YetSNB
CR2 LEP overview @ contract award: https://bit.ly/3cMhviJ
EFV: https://shorturl.at/kACMQ
Boxer Modularity: https://bit.ly/3dFTbRA (This has now been expanded into a full blog post)
VERDI/VERDI-2: https://bit.ly/45Ah0Ds