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View Poll Results: Which is Your Favorite T2K-era APC/IFV | |||
M2 Bradley | 21 | 22.34% | |
Warrior | 5 | 5.32% | |
Marder IFV | 6 | 6.38% | |
BMP series (Please specify which version in thread) | 4 | 4.26% | |
M113 series | 9 | 9.57% | |
AMX-10 | 0 | 0% | |
LAV-25 | 38 | 40.43% | |
Bison | 1 | 1.06% | |
BTR series | 3 | 3.19% | |
VAB | 0 | 0% | |
OT-64/SKOT | 1 | 1.06% | |
Other (Please specify in thread) | 6 | 6.38% | |
CV90 | 0 | 0% | |
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The picture below of a Ratel 90, shows them in various staged of being "open". I believe that sometimes they were left open to increase airflow through the vehicle while travelling (however that was passed on to me second-hand so treat it as anecdotal). EDIT: OH! I just realised you probably meant the protective shields over the driver's windows. I think they have to be closed by someone on the outside of the vehicle but considering that they were another layer of protection for when things got really hairy, the doctrine probably states to close them before going into combat. Last edited by StainlessSteelCynic; 08-29-2020 at 11:11 PM. Reason: Finally understanding what CDAT meant... hopefully |
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Interestingly, for all the pictures I've seen of Ratels apparently in combat or during combat training, I don't recall ever seeing any of the vehicles with those shields raised. Obviously the driver's windows are some pretty heavy duty armoured glass but they must have been particularly effective because it appears that those protective shields were not often used or... there just aren't many photos available showing the Ratel actually in combat. The few times I've seen pictures of the shields raised is vehicles on static display at shows etc. etc. However because I am intensely curious... this post has taken me many minutes longer than it should because I was searching the net for pictures... I did find this image of a Ratel apparently hit by enemy aircraft and it appears as though the shields were in the raised position. Image from here: - https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/390124386456757714/ |
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The shields have a pretty minimalist type of latch to keep them secured in the upright position so it's probably not unexpected that if the shields in that photo where in the upright position when the vehicle rolled over, that they wouldn't necessarily be securely fixed into position - although I suspect that stiff hinges probably help a lot as well. This pic of the Ratel AT version, provides a somewhat better view of the shields and their latches. This image and also the other two showing the ZT3 ATGW equipped Ratel are from the following site: - http://www.sa-transport.co.za/milita...ehicles_3.html |
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