why tanks and APC’s exist separately? Why not make a tank that can carry a lot of soldiers?

Question

I guess what I’m asking is what are the different functions of the two types of vehicles? Why can’t militaries combine them?

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Answer 1

The Bradley is a good compromise, but doesn’t have the main gun of an Abrams. Both serve specific purposes. You sacrifice mobility for penetration or opposite. To make both, would also make a very large target that is very expensive.