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Wish I could be down there with you ! Though to be honest, I probably would just be in the way. I cannot climb up and around the Tanks like I did back when I played with them.
Like I said before, they have to do with the ability of the Tanks to land on beaches which at times means running under water for short periods of time. There should also be a "hand pump" by the gunners station which fills a rubber bladder under the turret.
I'm pretty sure it had to do with ventilation of the engine and cab. But it has been a long time and the mind does wonder !
It might be in my "Hull TM". Now if I can just find it !
Your right, we did talk about this. My bad. As time goes on I can remember what I did 50 years ago, but what I had for breakfast I couldn't tell you ! That a$$hole who said the "Golden" years were the best should rot in **** for being such a liar !!! All I see that is Golden is in my pants...
Yes that is what I believe also. They also supplied air to the crew I believe. They do not connect to the exhaust system though. It draws air from the outside by the engine. It was just a system that would allow a few minutes under water.
About the Abrams. I was at "Fort Knox" training on the...
WOW ! This was the first time I read this post and the memories that have come back are crazy. Yes I was there when the corporal died. The question about the hoses on the sides of the engine is interesting. I remember we had an extra air intake for the crew for when we where river crossing or...