Modern MBTs pros and cons of diesel and gas turbine engines?
Дата: 22.11.2016 19:07:35
Ikanator, on Nov 21 2016 - 12:37, said: Also note that on a modern battlefield there may be many units and
weapons systems with thermal ir sensors. That could potentially put
an operating turbine engine at a disadvantage versus a diesel
engine because the hot exhaust plume from the turbine would likely
stand out more.The_Chieftain: Honestly, I don't see it as being a problem. Vehicles show
up nice and bright on a thermal imager, turbine exhaust or not.
Frankly, the 'really, really hot' bit is hidden behind the tank.
Or, at least, it should be if the tank commander remembers which
way the enemy's supposed to be. If memory serves, turbines
have more torque, resulting in faster acceleration.
Modern MBTs pros and cons of diesel and gas turbine engines?