tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post3560171178038475041..comments2024-03-28T13:53:04.287-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: The next-generation M1 Abrams tank takes shapePeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-10858385389599682812016-11-19T20:18:02.972-06:002016-11-19T20:18:02.972-06:00Looks like a lot of stuff stacked up on that turre...Looks like a lot of stuff stacked up on that turret that can pretty easily get shot to pieces and be useless in no time at all.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-61005437456029677222016-11-19T09:55:00.481-06:002016-11-19T09:55:00.481-06:00The Diesel pack is offered, but not yet purchased...The Diesel pack is offered, but not yet purchased by anyone. For a 14% improvement in "cost" per mile.<br /><br />The LV100-5 turbine that's likely to replace the AGT-1500 turbine uses 33% less fuel in operation and 50% less at idle. Coupled with an APU the fuel consumption issue, isn't.<br /><br />The condemnation of the AGT-1500 was never its road mileage. It's getting about the same mileage as a Leopard 2 when it's driving. The problem is the turbine uses about the same amount of fuel idling as driving, where a conventional diesel sips instead of gulps.<br /><br />An APU provides the power, for even less fuel than idling a diesel pack, for the long periods where you sit and wait.Angus McThaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09295013525738248801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-55898748161783995432016-11-19T00:02:08.212-06:002016-11-19T00:02:08.212-06:00Doofus: See your Ma Duce and raise you a 1911. 105...Doofus: See your Ma Duce and raise you a 1911. 105 years of service :-)<br />I guess the moral of the story is that the physics of trade-offs doesn't change as much as we might think. And dead is dead, so you only need so much.<br /><br />I'd replace the engine: the gas turbine is nice, but a total fuel hog. Modern diesels are much better than 30 years ago, and would nearly double the fuel efficiency for a trivial performance decrease and a much lower heat signature. We already have them on export models. <br />Rolfhttp://www.thestarscameback.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-90719924530718060492016-11-18T21:29:14.619-06:002016-11-18T21:29:14.619-06:00carl s...I was a 45E..M1 turret mechanic from 1986...carl s...I was a 45E..M1 turret mechanic from 1986 to 1992, I happen to know first hand that the electronics in the abrams is hardened more than enough to handle any emp pulse it runs thru on the battlefield.<br />I wish the military would do more with the basic hull/power train....like the AVLB...combat engeneer vehical..air defence platform..<br />not all variants would need the gas turbine power plant, but it woud sure be nice.xtronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-30151455817245189202016-11-18T19:47:16.140-06:002016-11-18T19:47:16.140-06:00Hey Peter, off topic but I just sent an email to y...Hey Peter, off topic but I just sent an email to your contact email addy. <br /><br />I came across some western books for sale, and if there is anything in the email that catches your eye, let me know and I'll pick it up if it's still there. Prices were flexible, with big hardbacks starting at $5, so I can't be positive about cost until you picked one.<br /><br />I'm in Houston, so postage shouldn't be much.....<br /><br />Just reply to the email for contact info.<br /><br />And after that you can delete this.<br /><br />If they are not something you need, just disregard!<br /><br />zukAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-67921828514490573882016-11-18T19:28:41.387-06:002016-11-18T19:28:41.387-06:00And with increasing weight and size the Russians w...And with increasing weight and size the Russians will just build more and heavier distance rail and down more obstacles nearer the destination.<br /><br />We are able to airlift fewer of them that we'd really like to, so ship (slow) and prepositioning (political games required not to mention upkeep) are increasingly necessary. I am aware our airlifters can haul some big stuff because I load planned the Army's Patriot missile batteries back out of Tabuk -- inches to spare - and what fit nicely with spare room was too damned heavy for us to put more on, and vice versa.<br /><br />I can't help but wonder if senior leadership, who seem to be in the limelight this last decade or so for numbskull performance and behavior, are really responsible enough to pull off a whole package that is practical. <br /><br />By the way, if you ever want to see driving skill at its finest, go to Germany and watch a launcher being backed into it slot. Those guys are amazing. We pulled them straight on from the rear of the C-5s, so no challenge at all for them there and they were in the open at Tabuk. Can't help but wonder if the newer slots in Turkey were made a bit wider.BobFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-17318557349659318962016-11-18T16:07:35.749-06:002016-11-18T16:07:35.749-06:00Yeah, but both the Centurion and the M! Abrams are...Yeah, but both the Centurion and the M! Abrams are mere striplings compared to the granddaddy of all: The M2HB Ma Deuce, basically unchanged in almost 90 years of service. The pinnacle of John Moses Browning's genius, still going strong.<br /><br />Daviddoofushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013708641448832087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-1135720852709821442016-11-18T15:44:42.926-06:002016-11-18T15:44:42.926-06:00"a fully digital fire control system".
..."a fully digital fire control system".<br /><br />No doubt, the engine monitoring - and starting - and driver controls also depend on digital "enhancements.<br /><br />So what happens during battle when an EMP spike (which can be caused by things not nuclear) fries the digital controls?CarlSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-90923997812709334252016-11-18T15:29:48.089-06:002016-11-18T15:29:48.089-06:00Tank you for posting this article. Tank you for posting this article. TheOtherSeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141473483312725136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-62460927461660764542016-11-18T15:29:12.259-06:002016-11-18T15:29:12.259-06:00Yep, airplanes aren't the ONLY thing getting u...Yep, airplanes aren't the ONLY thing getting upgraded to extend their service life!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-15560693045243985642016-11-18T15:14:09.931-06:002016-11-18T15:14:09.931-06:00Leading to that Hoary Brit Army Joke:
Honorary Co...Leading to that Hoary Brit Army Joke:<br /><br />Honorary Col. inspecting: <br /><br />So, Regimental Sargent Major, I understand you've been with the Unit a long time?<br /><br />No Sir, only since Centurion was a tank, not the rank.<br /><br />Fred2noreply@blogger.com