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[[File:T-80U - TankBiathlon2013-13.jpg|thumb|[[T-80U]] tanks waltzing at the show, 2013]] |
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The '''tank biathlon''' is a mechanized [[military sport]] event held by the [[Russian military]] as part of the annual [[International Army Games]]. Inspired by the [[winter sport]] of [[biathlon]], the sport emphasizes the complex training of [[tank]] crews including their rough terrain passing skills combined with the ability to provide accurate and rapid fire while performing maneuvers.<ref>{{cite news|url= |
The '''tank biathlon''' is a mechanized [[military sport]] event held by the [[Russian military]] as a part of the annual [[International Army Games]]. Inspired by the [[winter sport]] of [[biathlon]], the sport emphasizes the complex training of [[tank]] crews including their rough terrain passing skills combined with the ability to provide accurate and rapid fire while performing maneuvers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vesti.ru/doc.html?id=1116256|script-title=ru:Сергей Шойгу сделает танковый биатлон новым видом спорта|website=[[Vesti (VGTRK)|Vesti.Ru]]|date=August 10, 2013|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=ru|archive-date=13 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813014013/http://www.vesti.ru/doc.html?id=1116256|url-status=live}}</ref> The Russian team has finished in first place, every year. |
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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[[File:Мишень №12 «Танк».svg|thumb|right|One of the shooting targets used in tank biathlon (dimensions in centimeters)]] |
[[File:Мишень №12 «Танк».svg|thumb|right|One of the shooting targets used in tank biathlon (dimensions in centimeters)]] |
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Participating tanks drive a three-lap route of |
Participating tanks drive a three-lap route of {{convert|6|–|10|km|abbr=on}}. During the first lap, crews fire at tank-size targets positioned at distances of {{convert|1600|m|abbr=on}}, {{convert|1700|m|abbr=on}}, and {{convert|1800|m|abbr=on}} (crews aim by optics, without any modern [[fire-control system]]). In the second lap, different targets imitating an anti-tank mortar ([[Rocket-propelled grenade|RPG]]) squad and an infantry unit are fired upon. These targets are at a distance of {{convert|600|–|700|m|abbr=on}}, and must be engaged with a 7.62 mm coaxial [[machine gun]]. In the third lap, the tank crews fire at targets shaped like an [[anti-tank gun]] and [[ATGM]] unit using the turret-mounted [[heavy machine gun]] at a distance of {{convert|1200|m|abbr=on}}. One or more misses leads to an extra penalty lap {{convert|500|m|abbr=on}} long. On the final lap, tanks have to go through various terrain obstacles; an obstacle missed or improperly traversed adds 10 seconds to the crew's final timing.{{fact|date=June 2022}} |
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== Events == |
== Events == |
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The United States received an official invitation in 2013 and an unofficial invitation in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rogoway| |
The United States received an official invitation in 2013 and an unofficial invitation in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rogoway|first=Tyler|url=http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/11253/russia-challenges-u-s-tankers-to-compete-in-its-annual-tank-biathlon|title=Russia Challenges U.S. Tankers To Compete In Its Annual 'Tank Biathlon'|website=TheDrive.com|date=June 7, 2017|access-date=August 12, 2017|archive-date=14 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814104343/http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/11253/russia-challenges-u-s-tankers-to-compete-in-its-annual-tank-biathlon|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014, 41 countries received the invitation.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kramnik|first=Ilya|url=https://defence.ru/article/10689/|script-title=ru:Гонка танковых чемпионатов|website=Defence.Ru|date=May 19, 2016|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=ru|archive-date=13 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813010649/https://defence.ru/article/10689/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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=== International competition, 2013 === |
=== International competition, 2013 === |
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=== 2nd Tank Biathlon World Championship, 2015 === |
=== 2nd Tank Biathlon World Championship, 2015 === |
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[[File:Type 96A - Tankbiathlon15finalp1-15.jpg|thumb|A Chinese Type 96A at the 2015 tank biathlon]] |
[[File:Type 96A - Tankbiathlon15finalp1-15.jpg|thumb|A Chinese Type 96A at the 2015 tank biathlon]] |
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⚫ | The second event of the series took part on 1–15 August 2015 at the same venue in Alabino. This year the Tank Biathlon was held as a headliner of the {{ill|2015 International Army Games|ru|I Армейские международные игры}} that included similar competitions for all things military, from artillery (Masters of Fire) and air force (Aviadarts) to field kitchens.{{fact|date=June 2022}} The athletic stage for the crews was removed from the schedule.{{fact|date=June 2022}} |
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⚫ | The second event of the series took part on 1–15 August 2015 at the same venue in Alabino. This year the Tank Biathlon was held as a headliner of the {{ill|2015 International Army Games|ru|I Армейские международные игры}} that included similar competitions for all things military, from artillery (Masters of Fire) and air force (Aviadarts) to field kitchens.{{fact|date=June 2022}} The athletic stage for the crews was removed from schedule.{{fact|date=June 2022}} |
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Veteran of both previous events, Team Belarus decided to participate in the Army Games "only in the disciplines where we are absolutely ready" and thus did not enter the Tank Biathlon (after finishing only 5th last year). Consequently, Belarus won 3 gold, 50 silver and 249 bronze awards and finished 3rd in the total medal score of the Army Games, being surpassed only by Russia and China.{{fact|date=June 2022}} The [[Nicaragua]] and [[Tajikistan]] national teams joined the event for the first time.{{fact|date=June 2022}} |
Veteran of both previous events, Team Belarus decided to participate in the Army Games "only in the disciplines where we are absolutely ready" and thus did not enter the Tank Biathlon (after finishing only 5th last year). Consequently, Belarus won 3 gold, 50 silver and 249 bronze awards and finished 3rd in the total medal score of the Army Games, being surpassed only by Russia and China.{{fact|date=June 2022}} The [[Nicaragua]] and [[Tajikistan]] national teams joined the event for the first time.{{fact|date=June 2022}} |
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=== 3rd Tank Biathlon World Championship, 2016 === |
=== 3rd Tank Biathlon World Championship, 2016 === |
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The third Tank Biathlon took place in Alabino as part of the {{ill|2016 International Army Games|lt=2nd International Army Games|ru|II Армейские международные игры}} from 30 July to 13 August.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ptichkin|first=Sergey|url=https://rg.ru/2016/08/13/mezhdunarodnye-armejskie-igry-zavershilis-pobedoj-rossii.html|script-title=ru:Международные армейские игры завершились победой России|work=[[Rossiyskaya Gazeta]]|date=August 13, 2016|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=ru}}</ref> |
The third Tank Biathlon took place in Alabino as part of the {{ill|2016 International Army Games|lt=2nd International Army Games|ru|II Армейские международные игры}} from 30 July to 13 August.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ptichkin|first=Sergey|url=https://rg.ru/2016/08/13/mezhdunarodnye-armejskie-igry-zavershilis-pobedoj-rossii.html|script-title=ru:Международные армейские игры завершились победой России|work=[[Rossiyskaya Gazeta]]|date=August 13, 2016|access-date=August 12, 2017|language=ru|archive-date=7 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807191955/https://rg.ru/2016/08/13/mezhdunarodnye-armejskie-igry-zavershilis-pobedoj-rossii.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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=== 4th Tank Biathlon World Championship, 2017 === |
=== 4th Tank Biathlon World Championship, 2017 === |
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⚫ | The fourth Tank Biathlon also took place in Alabino. The countries used the same type of tanks as in previous years (T-72B3 and [[Type 96 tank#Type 96B|Type-96B]]), with the exception of India fielding [[T-90|T-90 Bhishma]]. ''New Delhi Television'' reported that the [[Indian Army]] felt disadvantaged using T-72B3 tanks provided by Russia in 2016 and was keen to field its best tanks and best crews in 2017. However, as a result of both T-90 Bhishma tanks (the main one and the reserve one) malfunctioning, the Indian squad was unable to complete the race and were disqualified before the semifinal.<ref name="ndtv_2017">{{cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/after-both-tanks-break-down-india-knocked-out-of-international-drill-1736699 |title=After Both Tanks Break Down, India Knocked Out Of International Drill |publisher=NDTV |access-date=14 August 2017 |archive-date=9 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109000530/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/after-both-tanks-break-down-india-knocked-out-of-international-drill-1736699 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="hindutimes_2017">{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-knocked-out-of-tank-contest-in-russia-after-t-90s-develop-snags/story-TQRNInKysug3ATwr7PK1MM.html |title=India knocked out of tank contest in Russia after T-90s develop snags |date=13 August 2017 |publisher=Hindustan Times |access-date=14 August 2017 |archive-date=22 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122030737/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-knocked-out-of-tank-contest-in-russia-after-t-90s-develop-snags/story-TQRNInKysug3ATwr7PK1MM.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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⚫ | The fourth Tank Biathlon took place in Alabino |
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After seven days of contests, Team Russia won 11 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze awards and finished 1st in the overall ratings, and Team China achieved second place with 7 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.<ref name="result_2017" /> |
After seven days of contests, Team Russia won 11 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze awards and finished 1st in the overall ratings, and Team China achieved second place with 7 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.<ref name="result_2017" /> |
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| 2017<ref name="result_2017">{{cite web |url=http://armygames2017.mil.ru/results_of_contests_en |title=Result of contests 2017 |website=International Army Games |format=PDF |access-date=14 August 2017 |archive-date=18 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118154845/https://armygames2017.mil.ru/results_of_contests_en/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| 2018<ref name="result_tass">{{cite web |url=http://tass.com/defense/1016919 |title=Russian team wins final Tank Biathlon race |website=TASS}}</ref> |
| 2018<ref name="result_tass">{{cite web |url=http://tass.com/defense/1016919 |title=Russian team wins final Tank Biathlon race |website=TASS |access-date=12 August 2018 |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820183309/https://tass.com/defense/1016919 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== Videogame == |
== Videogame == |
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The official videogame version of Tank Biathlon was released on August |
The official videogame version of Tank Biathlon was released on 23 August 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=Video game mirrors war games: Russia rolls out cyber tank biathlon tournament|url=https://tass.com/defense/1191587|access-date=2020-08-23|website=TASS|archive-date=21 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821031639/https://tass.com/defense/1191587|url-status=live}}</ref> as a time-limited event in the ''[[War Thunder]]'' military simulation game that coincides with the real world competitions.{{fact|date=June 2022}} |
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== See also == |
== See also == |