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Posted by RonInBayside on Tue Oct 10 11:19:35 2006, in response to Re: Here's the problem with gas-turbine trains, posted by WillD on Tue Oct 10 03:24:09 2006. 1) Thanks for the details on Navy propulsion! Nicely written, too.2) I disagree with your characterization of the tank's propulsion - partially. The original Abrams was, mobility-wise, equivalent to the Leopard or Challenger (actually, still a little faster). However, the M1A1 has depleted uranium slab armor, so it is heavier than its predecessor. Replace the gas turbine with a diesel and you have less room for tank rounds, ammunition etc. Your point about maintenance is well taken, but I think the Army demonstrated its mastery of that in the first Gulf War. |
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