Do tank drivers see?

Do tank drivers see?

In a non-combat situation they can drive with the hatch open ,and their head sticking up. They can see, pretty much just what is in front of them. Buttoned up,(hatch closed) their vision is restricted even more. They have vision blocks, which is like looking through a tiny slot.

Do modern tanks have cameras?

Cameras and augmented reality allow tank crews to scan for threats in all directions. New technology promises to give tankers an unprecedented view of the battlefield around them—without exposing them to lethal enemy fire.

How do tank drivers see?

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What would a real tank driver look like in combat?

In combat, real tank drivers wouldn’t be rolling around with their heads sticking out. They’d be buttoned up behind thick metal hatches. To give me a sense of this, Borglum introduces me to the FV432 armored personnel carrier.

What is it like to drive a tank?

“Driving a tank is light work. It’s just an armored box on tracks—no different than a dozer.” I climb into the driver’s hatch of the FV433, and Borglum sits atop the armor just behind me. Instead of a steering wheel, you hold two levers.

Do you feel like You’re Driving Blind in tanks?

A good driver gets used to it, but at first it feels like you’re driving blind. To back up, the new tanks have a camera and a screen, but the old ones don’t even have that, and you just relied on your commander looking out to let you know if you’re hitting stuff.”

Can a 3 man tank shoot outside?

A three man tank will have to send the gunner, driver, or commander outside—meaning the tank either can’t shoot, can’t move, or the commander can’t quickly issue commands to the crew. American tankers have a suspicion of tanks that don’t have human loaders.