Chieftain's Q&A #8
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This time we talk anything from anti-tank artillery to air conditioning. Kazuki, audio problems required deleting your questions, I'll get 'em next time. 00:00 Intro 00:48 How would US armor have fared had they fought the Russians immediately after WW2? 5:46 Name my top five tank destroyers from WW2 9:26 What is the best system for track tension? How often need track tension be adjusted? 11:20 What is the future of cavalry? Have drones basically made the branch redundant? 15:08 What does the widespread deployment of guided artillery projectiles mean for the future of tanks and AFVs? 18:08 How much do I know about Battletech and what's my take on the clans? 18:35 What's my opinion on the US Army's retention policy for tankers who do not wish to rebranch? 20:10 Which is better? A cramped 3-man-turret or a roomy 2-man? 21:18 Will automation allow for 2-man crews? 22:17 What feature annoyed me most in the Abrams? 22:50 What do I think of an armoured caravan which can be used for troop comfort? 23:32 Is there any system for connecting vehicles to a common external power source to save on the engine? 24:14 How would MBT-70 fare if built with modern technology? 25:18 Is there merit to the idea of a stereoscopic rangefinder for engaging targets without advance warning? 26:45 How much better might the Germans done in the Battle of the Bulge with lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles? 27:03 What would be my "Tankie" award for creature comfort? 28:03 What do I think of the lack of a large calibre cannon for LVTs? 28:39 Conqueror or M103? 29:39 Is being left-eyed dominant a problem for a tanker? 30:22 Why didn't the US deploy carriers to the Atlantic? 30:43 Does one aim for weak points on an enemy tank in a modern vehicle? 31:07 How does one appease the Machine Spirit after apricot contamination? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/The_Chieftain Direct Paypal https://paypal.me/thechieftainshat Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the_chieftain
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