Tank Survivability c. 2000 and Tank Transporter Question

[fightingflamingo]

yes... the krakow module addresses this in that the city has several tanks in static positions around the city with their powerpacks, radio's, etc removed, with communications being conducted with field telephones. turrets can be traversed manually (it might be slow but it can be done), and this allows more spares (or parts which can be rebuilt if you have a machine shop & skilled labor) to keep other vehicles in full operating capacity longer than would otherwise be possible. In Krakow, athough not explicity stated (IMHO possible), there could be two engines for each operation AFV, one in the vehicle, the other in some stage of a rebuild using locally fabricated parts from machine shops where available, or reconditioned where less extensive facilites are available...

[Legbreaker]

Regarding the static tanks in Krakow, I wonder if it would be feasible to replace the original powered traverse with a locally produced system. With much of the other internal equipment stripped out, the installation of an electric motor, a few belts, etc might make for a better option than cranking by hand. Smaller, fine adjustment would still be done manually though.

Since they're static, you could even run them on steam generated from the stove in the unit's HQ bunker a dozen metres away... In winter you're killing two birds with one stone - keeping the troops warm and powering the turret.

[Webstral]

Originally Posted by Legbreaker

Regarding the static tanks in Krakow, I wonder if it would be feasible to replace the original powered traverse with a locally produced system. With much of the other internal equipment stripped out, the installation of an electric motor, a few belts, etc might make for a better option than cranking by hand. Smaller, fine adjustment would still be done manually though.

Since they're static, you could even run them on steam generated from the stove in the unit's HQ bunker a dozen metres away... In winter you're killing two birds with one stone - keeping the troops warm and powering the turret.

I like the idea of constructing a new turret traverse mechanism. Good thinking!

If they are going to heat the tracks, the Krakow troops are going to have to insulate the turret somehow. Otherwise, in the winter steam and bared metal will ruin the winter camouflage. Still, that can't be an insurmountable problem.

Webstral