Maj.Hans Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Having the barrel stuffed up with mud (as seen in the video) obviously won't affect the firing mechanism, but does it constitute a danger?The best answer to that is "Yes", and the best thing to do at that point is stop, clear the barrel, and only then resume firing.A longer answer would be that not every obstruction will cause damage or failure, it depends on the weapon, many other details, etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 We have plastic caps that slide on the end if required:wink2:. And can be fired without removing, causing no issues.:gun:Only one issue: you have to go to armory to get a new one. No problem on the deployment...p.i.t.a. at home base :-D 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Well, here you can pick up more than "1", like a hand full ,and just carry then in a extra pouch till needed.:bangin: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Or encase it in a 62T AFV (great for keeping the mud off). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 So true, most, if not all of my mud stories are within a AFV :cool3:, I avoid the mud if possible when dismounted.:luxhello: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Katie Loves Mud, just Loves it. Mud doesn't love him though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Kiwi artillery: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Fire support ex in GTA (Grafenwöhr training area): 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Australia, is there any wildlife there that does not want to kill you??https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6zvCxTC3lk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 challenger 2 TributeqbX5iQPBGZ0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Queens royal Hussars Bergen Hohne end ex.BH8GOLnrVtA 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Megatron strutting its stuff in the Tankfest arena JC1mtAR5uK0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogwa Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 DYQUPKnX1QE 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Wheeeeeee! Oh Choryt!!G4X_C5vIeMQ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Canadian LAV1/2/3 mobility testvyrDV-D1bLY 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Canadian LAV1/2/3 mobility testvyrDV-D1bLY Yes, if one wants to test a AFV, then Gagetown would be the place as in this vid.:gun:Note the runnung on flats, bit misleading in one shot. I can tell from 1st hand knowledge that running run-flat tires at hgh speeds for more than 1kn can be very dangerous to you and the veh. The run-flats inner core of solid rubber will heat up, and blow the out side tire all to hell, causing loss of control and most likly at the high speed a roll over. Best to take it slow 30kph to get to the repair pers as we don't carrie spares, well we did , but thats another story.:c: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Shows nicely that in some cases (e.g. IED strike or similar) wheels offer more "mobility reserve" then tracks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisenschwein Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 That Sir is wrong! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 That Sir is wrong! Well this is the other side of the wheels versus tracks discussion u_E25Yyv0ZE 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjay Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 That Sir is wrong!Surely 'IN SOME CASES' an IED would break the track of a tank and render it immobile while the same IED would just blow the wheel off a wheeled AFV. In which case it MIGHT be able to continue, no? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLabor Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Depends on how the vehicle is designed.If the shockwave is strong enough to shatter a drive shaft, and if this drive shaft powers multiple wheels then the vehicle might end up being immobilised or with a very poor mobility. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Best to take it slow 30kph to get to the repair pers as we don't carrie spares, well we did , but thats another story.:c:You don't carry spares!!Maybe the terrain is rougher (greater risk of tyre spike) here but we have at least one spare on every vehicle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Alfa Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 You don't carry spares!!Maybe the terrain is rougher (greater risk of tyre spike) here but we have at least one spare on every vehicle.Well we did, but who in their right mind is going to move a wheel and tyre:c:, a bad back waitin to happen:wink2:. When we did have them mounted, it took a AFV/truck with a crane device to remove, and place said wheel on the veh, so in the end they just brought the wheel with the veh, and we called it a day:luxhello:. Those things are way to heavy for the crew to be moving without some injuries then, or later on in life.:1: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithcorp Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yes, a soldier could get hurt! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Well we did, but who in their right mind is going to move a wheel and tyre:c:, a bad back waitin to happen:wink2:. When we did have them mounted, it took a AFV/truck with a crane device to remove, and place said wheel on the veh, so in the end they just brought the wheel with the veh, and we called it a day:luxhello:. Those things are way to heavy for the crew to be moving without some injuries then, or later on in life.:1:Hmm, ok maybe its harder in snow.But it was/is a crew task here (note emphasis on "crew"*, not "individual"). Just like trackwork is not just the Driver's job (unless there is a need to maintain security, etc.).* Having had the pleasure of being a member of such a crew on more than one occasion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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