现代坦克是一种精密而复杂的战斗机器,研制一种新型坦克往往耗资巨大,因此即使是军火工业巨头在进行坦克研发时,也要寻求政府和军方的资助。事实上,许多新型坦克的开发和生产,都是在政府和军方的指令下进行的。不过凡事总有例外。英国“维克斯”主战坦克就是坦克研发史上的一个例外。“维克斯”主战坦克完全由维克斯公司自行投资研制,其发展背景和同时代其他坦克相比,也迥然不同。 The modern tank is a sophisticated and complex battle machine. Developing a new type of tank is often costly, so even the arms industry giants are seeking funding from the government and the military when it comes to tank development. In fact, the development and production of many new types of tanks are carried out under the direction of the government and the military. However, there are always exceptions. British “Vickers ” main battle tank is an exception in the history of tank research and development. “Vickers ” main battle tank completely developed by the Vickers own investment company, its development background and compared to other tanks at the same time, is also very different.