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Inflatable tank decoys

Inflatable tank decoys and simulated military vehicles are a strategic tool for deception, training and indirect protection. These inflatable replicas make it possible to simulate armoured vehicles, tactical vehicles and military platforms with strong visual credibility and rapid deployment in the field.
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Inflatable tank decoy and simulated military vehicle

Understanding inflatable tank decoys

An inflatable tank decoy is a simulated military replica designed to imitate the appearance, volumes and silhouette of a real armoured vehicle. These structures can represent main battle tanks, armoured personnel carriers, artillery platforms or tactical vehicles, in defence, training, operational simulation or institutional exercise contexts. They are used for tactical deception, saturation of adversary observation capabilities, force training, scenario preparation and indirect protection of real assets.
Inflatable tank decoy: volumes and silhouette
Realistic silhouette of armoured vehicles
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Geometric credibility is decisive. Inflatable tank decoys reproduce the proportions, volumes and characteristic lines of armoured vehicles to ensure consistent interpretation from the ground, from the air or via stand-off imagery.

Deception and operational simulation
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These decoys contribute to tactical deception. They help create fictitious vehicle concentrations, simulate armoured units or divert attention away from real targets during exercises or operations.

Rapid field deployment
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Inflatables enable immediate responsiveness. Easy to transport and quick to install, simulated military vehicles can be deployed, moved or removed as scenarios evolve.

Light logistics & robustness
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Structures are designed for field use. Mechanical resistance, repairability, stability and a low logistics footprint ensure durable operation during repeated exercises or temporary deployments.

Why use inflatable tank decoys?

Inflatable armoured-vehicle decoys make it possible to simulate a credible military force without committing real assets. They are used for training, planning, scenario demonstrations and indirect protection.

They meet concrete needs: maneuver exercises, joint-force training, deployment simulation, saturation of observation capabilities, protection of real units or preparation of complex scenarios.

Effective integration starts with proper scoping: simulated vehicle type, observation distances, deployment duration, environmental conditions, transport constraints and expected realism level.

These solutions support a long-term approach: repeatability of exercises, scenario adaptability, simplified maintenance and the ability to offer multiple vehicle models within the same range.

Simulate a credible force

Simulate a credible force

Simulate a credible force

Create a coherent visual presence to represent an armoured unit without mobilising real vehicles.

Saturate adversary observation

Saturate adversary observation

Saturate adversary observation

Multiply points of interest to divert attention, complicate analysis and protect real assets.

Structure training scenarios

Structure training scenarios

Structure training scenarios

Ideal for repeatable scenarios, operational preparation and institutional exercises.

Deploy / reposition quickly

Deploy / reposition quickly

Deploy / reposition quickly

A transportable solution that is quick to set up, adapted to changing field conditions and evolving scenarios.

Our approach to military vehicle decoys

We develop military vehicle decoys with a rigorous, technical and field-oriented approach. The goal: deliver a credible, robust and operational solution, while controlling deployment logistics and ensuring repeatability for exercises.

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1. Analysis of the vehicles to be simulated
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Identify the tank or military vehicle type to reproduce, its operational role, its key dimensions and the observation conditions.

Define the required fidelity level and deployment constraints.

2. Design of volumes and structures
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Integrate the characteristic volumes, stability, anchoring points and field-suited materials to achieve a credible and robust replica.

Include transport, inflation, operational safety and maintenance constraints from the design stage.

3. Prototyping and field validation
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Test visual rendering, stability, resistance and ease of deployment.

Adjust before series production or multi-model rollouts.

Required expertise for inflatable tank decoys

Designing military vehicle decoys requires a combination of engineering, operational understanding and mastery of inflatable structures.

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Mastery of volumes and realism

Reproduce complex volumes, credible proportions and coherent reading lines according to observation distances and angles.

Field-oriented design

Stability, mechanical resistance, anchoring, repairability and materials adapted to real operating conditions.

Structured project management and testing

Ensure consistency across design, manufacturing, field trials and operations, while enabling model evolution.

Controlled lead times & budgets

Cost and lead time depend on the simulated vehicle type, level of detail and production volume (study, design, prototype, field trials, production).

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Do you need inflatable tank decoys, simulated military vehicles or tactical platforms? Share your context and objectives — we will propose a tailored, structured and operational solution.