TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
the type 96 might be more bottom heavy. Have to complement the crew they took that corner in much more control then the Kuwaiti
Russia's Tank Biathlon
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janjak desalin
Junior Member
A suggestion, since this happens only once annually, but within the larger context of a series of regional multi-national exercises/competitions, also, might you not dedicate this thread to all of these? This would keep the thread active more than just once a year and provide an SDF clearing-house, sort of, for all information on the scheduling, status, outcomes, and standings of the whole complex of these events.
janjak desalin
Junior Member
Nevertheless, the T-72 launch into the water and quick swim across was quite impressive! Team China might want to take a few notes.
Love the YouTuba, YouTuba shouts, too!
shen
Senior Member
then stalled. that's the mistake, to enter the water so quickly and splash too much water into the engine compartment and flood the engine.
janjak desalin
Junior Member
I didn't even notice the stall. Guess that's my 0351 mind kicking in. I was too busy lookin' for my shot!
SteelBird
Colonel
The engine compartment is not well designed. Diesel engines are more likely to handle water better than gasoline engines. The whole engine can be flooded under water as long as the air intake is dry. Tanks are supposed to be used in hash condition, designers should consider about water proof air intake.
janjak desalin
Junior Member
Isn't the T-72 engine diesel?
Ah, okay, I get it. The main point is the air intake.
shen
Senior Member
most modern tanks have a deep fording kit which should be used if entering water deeper than engine deck. essentially snorkels for the air intake and exhaust. but the water level in that pond shouldn't be over the engine deck if the driver didn't just plow in at high speed.
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
more of a mud wallow then a Pond.