The main purpose of the tanks

[rupol2000]

In several ways.
- Bring infantry to where they couldn´t go alone
- Provide cover for infantry while advancing
- Smoke out infantry in buildings
- Suppress infantry
- Cover withdrawal
- Regular combat against anything

Is it not for these purposes that infantry fighting vehicles have been created? Why are tanks better?

 

[Bleipriester]

Is it not for these purposes that infantry fighting vehicles have been created? Why are tanks better?

In close combat, for example the LAV 25 does not guarantee protection from assault rifles. You also need real tanks.

 

[rupol2000]

It seems to me that when breaking into buildings, infantry fighting vehicles have an advantage, because they can deliver attack soldiers through the area of fire safely.

 

[Bleipriester]

It seems to me that when breaking into buildings, infantry fighting vehicles have an advantage, because they can deliver attack soldiers through the area of fire safely.

Yes, but they could need protection by real tanks.

Here is such a situation: