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Old August 15th, 2018, 06:20 PM
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Default Re: Merkava invincible?

Yes was referring to SETC tank challenge and only from the point of view that USA may not be the best as stated.

Lightly protected lower front hull is (was) a common design practice, many tanks skip composite armor there. Probably considered hard to hit and as its right at the front to reduce weight for balance and control.
Challenger was an example IED’s have caused upgrades in this area after driver was injured.

Think the first Merk loss was a shot through open rear hatches, as said complacency they parked up in the same place each day and did a foot patrol.
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