Ballistics data used in damage modeling

The_Chieftain: Not sure how I missed this, but if the tank was repeatedly being pummeled in the running gear to the point that it's been disabled, and it's still under fire, it would not be unusual for the crew to decide to get out before the next round pummels the crew compartment instead. After all, they are now a stationary target and the enemy obviously has the range. Official policies varied, mind, for example, the Germans said "Only get out if on fire", but how strictly that was adhered to in reality can be debated.