Tank crews needed to work with oil and even today do so. It does not show in the black dungarees. I guess, that would be the reason.
Also, in commonwealth armies the Black Beret is a tank man.
Quick question..is there any technical or operational reason why the gun mantlet (area around the gun barrel attached to the hull) is not covered by wedge-shaped composite/ERA armour on the Mk1A?
Isn't that a vulnerability in battle since the frontal arc is going to take a lot of punishment?
Also, would it be possible to add a second CPS (commander's panoramic sight) for the gunner and armour plate the spot occupied by the current sight? TIA.
Isn't that a vulnerability in battle since the frontal arc is going to take a lot of punishment?
Also, would it be possible to add a second CPS (commander's panoramic sight) for the gunner and armour plate the spot occupied by the current sight? TIA.
:Recently, There were news that India has developed an excellent Sandwich type material using aluminum and other material which showed excellent resistance against direct heat of TNT without much of damage in test. It is said that same will go into future tank.
Sort of. I meant moving the gunners sight to the top of the turret and plugging the armour gap on the front of the turret, including around the spot where the gun barrel attaches to the turret. Needs full protection on the frontal 90 deg arc, imo.
Like the Russians have done on the latest T-90M variant. Not that it matters but the aesthetics are awesome. The best looking Russian tank, EVER.
I remember reading that ARDE/HEMRL(?) were developing lighter high nitrogen steel for the MK2 to bring down the weight + NERA (Non-explosive reactive armor) tech. But it seems they went with ERA blocks on the MK1A.
Don't know if the army changed specifiications but NERA would have been more durable.
I can't imagine them changing exploded ERA blocks on field.
Both the mantlet and gunner sight are major weaknesses.
