Re: Humvee as a infantry fighting vehicle?

"Juergen Nieveler" <juergen.nieveler.nospam@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:Xns96615AD39FB5Ajuergennieveler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> Can the .50cal on the Abrams be controlled from inside? ISTR several
> countries were working on tanks with remote-controlled AA machineguns,
> as the "all aspect small arms coverage" really isn't worth much if your
> tank commander receives a head shot and blocks up the hatch when he
> tries to man the .50 ;-)

The IDF (Israeli Army) tanks have remote controlled MGs- not too sure how
effective they are though.

They also have armored turrets on their APCs and they have converted some of
their older tanks into IFVs too.


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