What is point Defence designed to protect?

The Point Defence Turret is a utility module that is used to defend against hostile missiles, torpedoes, mines, and Hatch Breaker limpets.

What is a point Defence cannon?

A point-defense cannon was a kind of starship emplacement, typically laser cannons, blaster cannons or light ion cannons, that were used to defend large capital starships against smaller starfighters. Point-defense cannons were also used to defend against missiles.

Is defense spelled with ac or an S?

Defence and defense are both correct ways to spell the same word. The difference between them, the fact that one’s spelled with a “c” and the other with an “s”, comes down to the part of the world in which they are used. In the United States, people spell it with an “s”—defense.

Why do tanks need infantry support?

Supporting infantry can advance with the tank at walking speed and react quickly with small arms fire to suppress any threats and direct fire from the tank on to any threats that need more firepower, such a a dug in position.

What was the purpose of a tank?

The tank was originally designed as a special weapon to solve an unusual tactical situation, the stalemate of the trenches. Basically, the tank was intended to bring the firepower of artillery and machine guns across the morass of No Man’s Land while providing more protection than a purely infantry unit could carry.

What was the purpose of the armoured personnel carrier?

The Armoured personnel carrier, designed to transport infantry troops to the frontline, emerged towards the end of World War I. During the first actions with tanks, it had become clear that close contact with infantry was essential in order to secure ground won by the tanks.

What level of armour protection do AFVs have?

The level of armour protection between AFVs varies greatly – a main battle tank will normally be designed to take hits from other tank guns and anti-tank missiles, whilst light reconnaissance vehicles are often only armoured “just in case”.

How are armoured fighting vehicles classified?

Armoured fighting vehicles are classified according to their intended role on the battlefield and characteristics. The classifications are not absolute; two countries may classify the same vehicle differently, and the criteria change over time.

What was the purpose of self propelled artillery in WW2?

During World War II, most major military powers developed self-propelled artillery vehicles. These had guns mounted on a tracked chassis (often that of an obsolete or superseded tank) and provided an armoured superstructure to protect the gun and its crew.