Post; tank reload mechanism

John Arthur · February 29th, 2004

Are there any MBT tanks that have an automated reloading mechanism, and if so can anyone please describe a little about how it works?

For instance, does the barrel have to return to level position first?

Also, I'm looking for at least a vague idea of how large or complicated the assembly would be, and whether it would be mounted to the floor or suspended from the aft end where the ordnance/ammo is stored?

Or; if there is no such invention, how do you think it would work if it did exist? What would be your idea of an optimum design?

Thank you and God bless.

February 29th, 2004
John Arthur Milites Gregarius	Post; tank reload mechanism Are there any MBT tanks that have an automated reloading mechanism, and if so can anyone please describe a little about how it works? For instance, does the barrel have to return to level position first? Also, I'm looking for at least a vague idea of how large or complicated the assembly would be, and whether it would be mounted to the floor or suspended from the aft end where the ordnance/ammo is stored? Or; if there is no such invention, how do you think it would work if it did exist? What would be your idea of an optimum design? Thank you and God bless.