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Originally Posted by Mikhayl
Thanks August, I forgot that and was almost led to wonder why we use them at all 
I remember I was told that anything equal or above 0.50 cal would go through a VAB. About the BMPs, IIRC they have fuel tanks in the 2 rear doors, I guess it's even less reassuring for the troops inside. But still it's indeed odd to travel outside where even the smallest 5.45 bullet can take you out, so in the end maybe they're actually just bragging 
As for military expenditures, if money was the deciding factor to win (modern) wars we would know it already. |
Yes re the fuel tanks in the doors, this was done toincrease the range, and apparently they are unarmoured (relatively) how dangerous diesel is from tracer would be a moot point, however it's hardly an ideal fire exit...