Thread: BTR-60 question
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Old 11-02-2011, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Legbreaker View Post
Although the vehicle as a whole has some issues, the main one for me is those tiny little side hatches the infantry are supposed to use under fire. I'm glad they addressed the issue somewhat in later models, but it's still not adequate in my opinion when compared to a ramp such as on an M113 or Bradley.
I always see them dismounting by the roof hatches. So I am guessing in their doctrine to use those unless under direct fire............. (shrug). The side hatches seem to be emergency egress.
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