Atomic Powered Tanks

Randy · #1 August 6th, 2005, 02:33 AM

That sound somewhat like a modern "Trojan Horse"!

MacGalin · #2 August 6th, 2005, 07:03 AM

I can't get this image out of my head - Advancing nuclear tanks, supported by soldiers in lead plated NBC battle armors...

PlasmaKrab · #3 August 6th, 2005, 07:21 AM

Huh, without even going to an AP-caused Chinese Syndrom, read the bit about "frequent crew changes to avoid excessive exposure"...

How do you tanker guys here consider manning a M-103-based beast in combat in a NBC suit continuously?

And how about a water-powered nuke plant (small) working on a bumpy, corrugated ground with tank suspensions? Primary leak in crew compartment, volunteers for a quick fix?

And to think that some great minds of the time were seeing nuclear cars all over the streets in year 2000...