IIRC, they actually do use jet fuel sometimes. Simply for ease of logistics. Not sure about this though.HellDuke wrote:Hm.. I don't think that it would be in C because most metals and metal aloys can actualy melt at that temperature. I searched a bit and found that it generates 1000F and the anti air wouldn't pose much of a threat to it...
Side note: the abrams uses a gas turbine engine and diesel fuel, but it CAN use gasoline and jet fuel. It would be insane to use jet fule though, do you imagine the cost of it??? All tanks use diesel because otherwise it would be difficult to get anywhere, you couldn't realy find that sorts of fuel in your ordinary gas station.
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the engine is a the abrams achillies heel the heat makes it stick out like a sore thoumb on thermal imaging.
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agentscar....can you provide a link to this" blast proof chamber " that protects then engine ?
I know the M1A2 has a blast proof ammo chamber with blow out panels to channel the energy away from the crew but I have never heard of the "blast proof chamber" that protects the engine
ACTUALLY
I know the M1A2 has a blast proof ammo chamber with blow out panels to channel the energy away from the crew but I have never heard of the "blast proof chamber" that protects the engine
ACTUALLY
And as the windshield melts
My tears evaporate
Leaving only charcoal to defend.
Finally I understand the feelings of the few.
My tears evaporate
Leaving only charcoal to defend.
Finally I understand the feelings of the few.