Another thing to keep in mind is the return trip. The Soviets aren't too likely to devote that level of resources to an asset that will only be used half the time. (Doctrinally, Soviet wounded would be evacuated on empty ammunition trucks returning from the front). So to the extent that it didn't impair the primary mission adding features so it could be used for troop transport or cargo carriage on the return trip would be a useful bonus!
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I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end...
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