Armored protective cage continues to grow: Russia’s “super turtle”

The expanding “management cages” on Russia’s tanks are laughed at. Nevertheless, their popularity is growing in the war in Ukraine.

Moscow – Russia's tanks are causing problems for the drones in the Ukraine war. However, the so-called “management cages” that are supposed to protect the tanks have become a laughing stock over time. The cages have become bigger and bigger. They started out as improvised bars and have grown considerably. This is now even causing derision and mockery on a Russian news channel.

According to the Telegram channel, the latest version is Zvezdanews permanently installed on a T-80 tank, including a second, bulky protective box made of solid steel plates that are eight millimeters thick. A few grids at the front of the tank are intended to support air circulation. In the so-called “super turtle tank,” soldiers can, according to the military website Recognition by the army Some cages even have a bed on which soldiers can rest between military operations.

Tanks in the Ukraine war: Russian soldier proud of “super turtle”

A tank commander with the call sign Michej showed up, according to the Kyiv Post visibly proud of the super turtle. “Everything is held together tightly and works perfectly.” “No matter how much we drive, nothing comes loose or falls apart,” he said. But he also admitted that the armor protection limited the tank's visibility and mobility. The main weapon, which is actually mobile, was severely restricted.