Soviet tank crew survival.

[kevineduguay1]

Sewter,

So far your response has made the most sence. What I'm talking about is you mention of the use of live munitions on the target vehicle.
You have a valid point! Maybe they did use high explosives to simulate the ammo load of the T-72 target vehicle. This would only make sence for safety reasons as you mentioned. Did this make the vehicle explode more violently then it should have? I would have to say that it could.

But mention was made that the little blue flame between the bogies on the target vehicle were caused by an already planted explosive device. Thats just not true. That little flash was caused by the first charge of the duel warhead pennetrating the bottom hull of the vehicle.

See pic attached. This is of a Predator Light ATGM (US) hitting a target M48/M60 (Not sure which). Notice flash under vehicle.

P.S. I did not swear, it was only a minor expletive!!