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>Wouldn't mechs be able to engage tanks by striking their roof armor
You'd need to be right on top of the target.
>bypass barriers such as rivers, ditches, dragon's teeth
Sort of. Legs could handle terrain better but not enough to make up for the Cruising Speed of treads or wheels.
>with the added benefit of civilian applications like construction,
Better off to put arms on a tank
>reducing costs through a civilian market unlike tanks
No. BT style walking tanks have no civilian applications.