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A Evolução dos Carros de Combate: Desde a 2.ª Guerra Mundial Até a Atualidade
Authors
Farinha, Miguel Alexandre Demétrio Copeto
Abstract(s)
O presente Trabalho de Investigação Aplicada tem como objetivo entender a evolução do Carro de Combate, tal como o conhecemos atualmente. De forma a concretizar este objetivo, analisou-se a forma como a tecnologia do Carro de Combate evoluiu, que ameaças enfrenta atualmente e o que medidas este adotou ou poderá vir a adotar para contrariar as mesmas. Para além disto, o presente trabalho apresenta um olhar sobre o futuro, abordando o que poderemos esperar dos próximos Carros de Combate, tanto no mundo, como em Portugal. Assente num raciocínio indutivo e com um método qualitativo, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas a quatro militares com experiência na área dos Carros de Combate.
Neste trabalho adotou-se um método indutivo, com uma estratégia de investigação qualitativa. Através da análise documental e das entrevistas concluiu-se que os Carros de Combate evoluíram segundo filosofias diferentes, consoante o país de origem, mas sempre em torno da “Trindade de Ferro”. Atualmente os drones representam a maior ameaça, sendo até considerados um game changer nos conflitos atuais. Vários projetos foram apresentados para uma nova geração de Carro de Combate, apostando na maior integração entre diferentes sistemas, trazendo assim novas capacidades a este sistema de armas. Foi possível concluir de igual modo, que Portugal deve apostar nos Carros que já possui, atualizando-os através de uma Mid-Life Upgrade.
Por fim, concluiu-se que a base para o desenvolvimento dos Carros de Combate passará para o “Hexágono de Aço”, manifestando-se na maior digitalização dos seus componentes, assim como na integração de outros sistemas inovadores como a Inteligência Artificial.
This Applied Investigation Paper aims to understand the evolution of the tank as we know it today. In order to achieve this goal, we analyzed the way tank technology evolved, what threats it currently faces and what measures it has adopted or may adopt to counter them. In addition, this work presents a look over the future, addressing what we can expect form the next tanks, both in the world and in Portugal. Based on a inductive approach and a qualitative method, semi-structed interviews were carried out with four military personnel with experience in the area of the tank. This work adopted an inductive method, with a qualitative research strategy. Through the documental analysis and the interviews, it was concluded that the tank evolved according to different philosophies, depending on the country of origin, but always around the “Iron Trinity”. Today, drones represent the greatest threat and are even considered a game changer in current conflicts. Several projects have been presented for a new generation of tank, focusing on greater interconnection between systems, including the drones themselves, thus bringing new capabilities to this weapons system. It was also possible to conclude that Portugal should invest in the tanks it already has, updating them through a Mid-Life Upgrade. Finally, it was concluded that the basis for the tank’s development will change to the “Steel Hexagon”, manifesting itself in the greater digitalization of its components, as well as the integration of other innovative systems such as Artificial Intelligence.
This Applied Investigation Paper aims to understand the evolution of the tank as we know it today. In order to achieve this goal, we analyzed the way tank technology evolved, what threats it currently faces and what measures it has adopted or may adopt to counter them. In addition, this work presents a look over the future, addressing what we can expect form the next tanks, both in the world and in Portugal. Based on a inductive approach and a qualitative method, semi-structed interviews were carried out with four military personnel with experience in the area of the tank. This work adopted an inductive method, with a qualitative research strategy. Through the documental analysis and the interviews, it was concluded that the tank evolved according to different philosophies, depending on the country of origin, but always around the “Iron Trinity”. Today, drones represent the greatest threat and are even considered a game changer in current conflicts. Several projects have been presented for a new generation of tank, focusing on greater interconnection between systems, including the drones themselves, thus bringing new capabilities to this weapons system. It was also possible to conclude that Portugal should invest in the tanks it already has, updating them through a Mid-Life Upgrade. Finally, it was concluded that the basis for the tank’s development will change to the “Steel Hexagon”, manifesting itself in the greater digitalization of its components, as well as the integration of other innovative systems such as Artificial Intelligence.
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Carro de Combate Evolução Futuro Tank Evolution Future