I think the consensus is that anime style mechs are physically impossible given how fast and nimble they usually are, but if physics were no object would they be a viable solution to any real world problems?

  • mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Also, tanks are sturdy with thick armor with minimal weak spots. A mech with legs is an invitation for an attack. Disable one leg and the mech is not longer a threat, and again, limited weight on those legs means limited armor.

    Just to nitpick: tanks have a similar vulnerability: its treads. If you’re in a tank crew in an actual armored engagement and your tread is taken out, you’re likely better off bailing out.

    That being said, replacing tank treads is way easier and requires less technical skill than replacing mech legs. Plus the whole tank would be significantly simpler to do maintenance on and require less fuel. Logistics is a huge factor in war, it’s why the US army runs the M1 Abrams on jet fuel with a fuel hungry turbine engine. It just simplifies the logistics