Russian T-14 tank has officially blown its cover

Oberon · 04-22-15, 02:10 PM

Looks good, smart move in moving the crew although I wonder whether it will have done anything for the cramped conditions inside.

MGR1 · 04-22-15, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

......I wonder whether it will have done anything for the cramped conditions inside.

The crews are probably used to having to put up with that - Russian tanks are known for poor ergonomics.

Fighting machines first and foremost, crew comfort comes a distant second.

Mike.

Oberon · 04-22-15, 05:09 PM

Aye, well it started with the T-34s sloped turret and that proved itself to be quite a beastie in the Great Patriotic War. Say what you will about Russian designs, they can take a knockin' and keep on rocking.

Stealhead · 04-22-15, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Aye, well it started with the T-34s sloped turret and that proved itself to be quite a beastie in the Great Patriotic War. Say what you will about Russian designs, they can take a knockin' and keep on rocking.

True but crew fatigue can have negative effect on combat effectiveness. You want you crew to be ready for combat not tired from the ride to the combat zone. Of course in WWII to a large extent it was a different ball game.

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04-22-15, 02:10 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Looks good, smart move in moving the crew although I wonder whether it will have done anything for the cramped conditions inside.

04-22-15, 05:09 PM	#3
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Aye, well it started with the T-34s sloped turret and that proved itself to be quite a beastie in the Great Patriotic War. Say what you will about Russian designs, they can take a knockin' and keep on rocking.