Tanks vs Walkers: The General Case 2

[Picard]

I'll reboot an ancient discussion of tanks vs walkers from here:
http://www.starfleetjedi.net/forum/view ... f=12&t=175

I see both as being good for specific purpose, but tracked vehicles are likely to be somewhat superior.

Reasons:
1) they are faster
2) better manouverability at higher speeds
3) better stability in most cases
4) lower profile (again, in most cases only)
5) less complex - lower price, easier maintenance

Now, walkers might have better performance across rough terrain, and walkers with 6+ legs are likely to cope better with loss of one leg than a tracked vehicle with loss of track. However, legs will likely be easier to destroy.

Thoughts?

[sonofccn]

Sounds good to me, two equally advanced examples I'd say the tank will be cheaper, more reliable and more stable.

[Lucky]

One thing about settings like Star Wars is that there is no reason Tanks can't have at least limited flight.

[Khas]

IRL, the only practical walker design would be a spider-walker, due to weight distribution, less chance of a missing leg crippling it, and the main body being low to the ground like a tank.