Soviet tank crew survival.

Marcello · #1 September 20th, 2005, 02:11 PM

"the network will give FCS-equipped units such a good understanding of the enemy's positions that they will be able to evade threats rather than needing thick armour to withstand hits."

"I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to founder. I cannot conceive of any vital disaster happening to this vessel. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that."
Captain Edward John Smith

Nuff said.

Alpha · #2 September 26th, 2005, 02:26 PM

it seems some ppl. here really don�t like iraqie tank crews and want them all to die

kevineduguay1 · #3 October 1st, 2005, 12:36 PM

Not all, just most!

kevineduguay1 · #4 October 6th, 2005, 11:48 AM

This is what happened to a test target, fully combat loaded T-72 vs a Javelin ATGM. See attachments.

A link to this site can be found on my post about the Javelin ATGM.

P.S. The engine was found 65 meters from the vehicle. Would this count as "splash" against infantry?

bison24 · #5 October 6th, 2005, 09:44 PM

The T-72 fired on by the ajvelin was rigged with explosives for the advertisement. Nice propaganda though.

kevineduguay1 · #6 October 6th, 2005, 10:08 PM

bison24,

Got proof?

Listy · #7 October 6th, 2005, 11:46 PM

I'm with Bison on this, the explosion seems a tad too vigorous.

Take for example a T-72 hit by a Fin round during the 91 gulf war. Most lost their turrets to the internal explosion. But the hull didn't tear it's self apart like that.

kevineduguay1 · #8 October 7th, 2005, 12:08 AM

Listy,

The T-72 in the test was FULLY loaded with ammo and fuel. This no doubt had an effect on the test and the total destruction of the vehicle. It would serve no purpose to load the tank up with explosives just for shlts and giggles.

Go to my Javelin post and click on the strategy page web site. The article explains a little about how the tests were done.