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Originally Posted by Archer
but even the Chally has flipped its lid on occasion (friendly fire, when a HESH round impacted on the turret).
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I've only skim-read the official report (a censored version is out there on the interweb) but my understanding is that the tank was recovered and repaired with minor damage. The HESH round hit a raised hatch, rather than the turret itself and it was blast/splash from it which caused the two fatalities. AIUI the tank did NOT lose it's turret in anything like the manner you describe, and I haven't seen any mention of ammunition cooking off at any point.
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Originally Posted by Archer
In terms of SA, the M1A2 has the edge in terms of situational awareness since the commander gets an independent thermal viewer iirc and the latest TUSK upgrade even gives the gunner one on his external MG. If the Chally has these too, I'd be glad to be corrected.
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Most references to the Chally 2 state something like " Gyrostabilized fully panoramic site with laser range finder and thermal imager" when referring to the commander's sight. Not been able to pin that one down for certain though.
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Originally Posted by Archer
fair point, but i still think they should have gone for blow off panels..it would have made the design that bit, perfect. besides you can always festoon the M1 with more modular side armour..
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Problem with blow-off panels is that in order to blow off they provide a weak point in the armour, straight to the ammunition. If they get hit, at very best the tank is mission killed. If the tank is hit hard enough anywhere else to penetrate the ammo bins, chances are the crew are dead from the hit anyway.