John good to hear from you, I just found it interesting that RELIKT is supposedly 3 to 5 times more effective than KONTAKT-5. Given that, it would seem a first, second or more "first" kill opportunity mathematically decreases significantly. The big difference with RELIKT over most other ERA packages is that it truly does give top turret protection much as the ERA package for the newer IDF MERKAVA 4 (And installed on older ones during Maint. Depot work.) and TDF M-60T. I am also assuming the software in the game accounts for the ERA getting blown off as well until you get to the point of steel after so many hits in the same area? Hope you found the article interesting as I found one or two others in my search that supported the same conclusions to similar degrees. Not to worry after I get cleaned up will be taking advantage of an empty house while CINCLANTHOME is camping with family and friends to finish up #1 for 2012.
This video is good in describing the various protection systems of the modern tank and it's from Russia with subtitles for those that need it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h4uUfYnXUw
Also of note their are several videos out now to show the BLACK EAGLE being tested and the T-95 though still not fully in "focus" enough to give you an idea of it's appearance and some capability mostly that they did not go with the 152mm as you'll see on the BLACK EAGLE videos.
Regards,
Pat