Why aren't light tanks used by more nations?

they're at best heavy weapon carriers nowadays

Because most nations aren't fighting in roles that require them.

>>30069952
They die easily and kill pathetically.

>>30069963
>>30069958
>>30070046

My face when reading you fucking idiots posting.

>>30070073
Good counter point you made there, you incomprehensible, bad dragon riding, shitposting fuckstick.

Light tank main function is reconnaissance and punching threw enemies lines right?

Lav's and apc's are as fast as a light tank and can have just as much firepower

Planes can do recon more effectively and safely

>>30070127
Why limit it that way?

With active protection, a fv101 could take a lot of abuse, and with LAHAT missiles, it could outrange a conventional tank. Plus, it can be transported by helicopter because its less than 35,000 lbs.

Because IFV's

>>30070287
Not a fan of the trend where everything keeps going up in weight.

In the space of a 105mm turret you can fit 4 guys. So swapping it out of a common chassis for a 20mm gives you the option of creating an ifv.

>>30070127
Why not have a land-based recon drone carrier?

>>30071928
http://dronecenter.bard.edu/files/2014/11/15783701885_8326f721a5_o.jpg

Mounting this on the back of a tank and using it as a spotter would work.

What if we did monster truck derbys, but with old tanks?