Editing Half-track (section)

==Performance==
The main advantage of a half-track over a fully-wheeled vehicle is that its tracks reduce the pressure on any given area of the ground by spreading the vehicle's weight over a larger area, giving it greater mobility over soft terrain like mud and snow. A further advantage is that it does not require either the [[tank steering systems|complex steering mechanism]] of a fully tracked vehicle or skill in tracked steering, relying instead on a familiar steering wheel connected to its front wheels to direct the vehicle; maneuverability is augmented in some cases by track braking tied to the steering wheel.

The main disadvantage is the increased maintenance to maintain track tension, and the reduced life span of tracks (up to 10,000&nbsp;km) compared to tires (up to 50,000&nbsp;km).{{cn|reason= These mileage claims need to be supported by a reliable citation.|date=March 2025}}