Modern tanks rely on thermal sights and laser rangefinders. High-intensity lasers or even concentrated small-arms fire directed at the "eyes" (the glass housing of the sights) renders the vehicle combat-ineffective.
The Echo-1's arsenal consisted of:
Modern armor requires an immense logistical footprint. A single main battle tank consumes hundreds of gallons of fuel per hour and relies on a constant resupply of heavy ammunition. The reverse art exploits this heavy dependency. -KNOCKOUT- CLASSIFIED-- The Reverse Art Of Tank Warfare-
The "-KNOCKOUT-" approach offers several advantages, including: Modern tanks rely on thermal sights and laser rangefinders