Can a tank move without tracks?

A tank without tracks would get stuck in anything but firm concrete.. and driving on firm concrete for too long without tracks would damage the suspension. Your idea would only be feasible in small tanks on the under 25 ton range.

Does a tank have wheels?

The tank engine rotates one or more steel sprockets, which move a track made up of hundreds of metal links. The tank’s wheels ride along the moving track, just like the wheels in a car run along the road. Tracked vehicles can move easily over rough terrain because the track makes contact with a wide area of the ground.

Why do tanks have tracks instead of wheels?

The reason that tanks have tracks rather than wheels has to do with their great weight, When a wheeled vehicle exceeds about twenty tons gross weight, it can’t negotiate mud, snow or even soft ground. All the engine power is used to deform the ground surface and the vehicle either spins it’s wheels or becomes bogged.

Why do cars have wheels on track?

If a tank is hit and the track becomes separated it is rendered immobile, whereas if a tire is blown, thanks to run flat technology, the vehicle can usually travel far enough to get out of danger. Stealth is another area where wheels work well.

What is the difference between a wheeled and tracked battle tank?

A modern main battle tank comes at 60–70 tons, has a whole lot more survivability and packs significantly more punch. Going back to our previous point, it would mean that a wheeled vehicle would have 4.4 tons per wheel, while the tracked main battle tank would have 5 tons per road wheel. Does it worth the tradeoff?

What are the pros and cons of wheeled platforms over tracks?

Maintenance and ease of repair is another positive to using wheeled platforms over tracks. If a tank is hit and the track becomes separated it is rendered immobile, whereas if a tire is blown, thanks to run flat technology, the vehicle can usually travel far enough to get out of danger. Stealth is another area where wheels work well.