- No A/C!
- Advanced modern tanks like the Abrams don’t have air conditioning for the crew
- (Though the latest model has a “Thermal Management System” to keep the computers cool in the desert)
subsequently, Do tanks have windows? Tanks have auxiliary machine guns as well Missiles: Some tanks can fire missiles from their main guns, but tanks generally do not carry externally-mounted missiles Propulsion: Tracked; tracks are large and wide Windows: No, except for small sensor or periscope windows
Does it get hot inside tanks?
I’ve had temps of 120 to 130 inside the turret of an M1 before, in Iraq and during Georgia summers Drivers and Gunners both have to careful to remain hydrated, because even with fans or the NBC system blowing air around, its still hot Some tanks, and most modern ones do have some form of AC in them
Then, Do tanks have key? All them have a main battery switch at the driver console and start and stop is done with a pushbutton As stated only a padlock is used to gain entry through one of the hatches Most of the armour support vehicles like trucks, jeeps, light troop carriers is also keyles
How do soldiers use the bathroom in a tank? Porta-Johns Yes, we have “Porta-sh*tters” located on the frontlines For the most part, they’re located on the larger FOBs To keep these maintained, allied forces pay local employees, who live nearby, to pump the human discharge out of the poop reservoirs
Do tank drivers see?
The tank has a brake pedal on the floor, just like a car The driver navigates using three periscopes (also called vision blocks) For night operations, he can substitute a night vision sensor for one of the ordinary periscopes
What can stop a tank?
“You could use a high explosive squash head, which flattens out like a pancake when it hits It then detonates and sends a shock wave through the armour which causes the inside to ‘scab’ and fly about inside” A recoilless rifle or anti-tank guided missile might also do the trick
How thick is the armor on a tank?
This type of bullet-resistant glass has been in regular use on combat vehicles since World War II; it is typically about 100–120 mm (39–47 in) thick and is usually extremely heavy Newer materials are being developed One such, aluminium oxynitride, is much lighter but at US$10–15 per square inch is much more costly
How do tank operators go to the bathroom?
They usually use empty water bottles or ammo boxes It is not the best solution, because other crew members are not protected from the unpleasant smell or sight, but sometimes it is the only option
Do tanks have AC?
No A/C! Advanced modern tanks like the Abrams don’t have air conditioning for the crew (Though the latest model has a “Thermal Management System” to keep the computers cool in the desert)
How do tank drivers see?
The tank has a brake pedal on the floor, just like a car The driver navigates using three periscopes (also called vision blocks) For night operations, he can substitute a night vision sensor for one of the ordinary periscopes
What is life like in a tank?
tanks are surprisingly fragile They need constant maintenance, or they’ll basically disintegrate “We say that one hour of driving is equal to three hours of maintaining Usually when you stop, it’s a visual check to make sure nothing’s sagging or leaking
What happens to a tank crew when hit?
Any penetrating hit in the turret or hull can set off the ammunition, with a result sometimes describes as Jack-in-the-box effect: the force of the blast from the ammo tears the tank apart from inside, often detaching the turret with such force that it is thrown clear Such events are instantly fatal to the crew
Can a tornado pick up a tank?
Could a tornado pick up a tank truck like in Twister? No We have often wondered why the tank truck, weighing perhaps 80,000 pounds or more was picked up, but the pickup truck, weighing 3000 pounds, was not picked up
Does it get hot in tanks?
I’ve had temps of 120 to 130 inside the turret of an M1 before, in Iraq and during Georgia summers Drivers and Gunners both have to careful to remain hydrated, because even with fans or the NBC system blowing air around, its still hot Some tanks, and most modern ones do have some form of AC in them
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