wingnut 0 #1 October 22, 2002 got to ride in an Abrams tank on friday. man that thing kicks ass.. thing weighs like 60+ tons and can trn on a dime..we took huge freeking potholes in it and just glided over em. i got to sit in the gunners seat and it was cool looking through the gun sight, man that 120mm gun could seriously f@ck some shit up!!! so cool.... we were cruzing at 25mph and the tank comander was bitching at his driver cuz the speed limit was 30..he wanted to go faster! all in all a cool time...playing with thier m60's and .50 cal they had monted on there was neat too.... in a sad twisted sorta way i'm gona miss working with the army when i move to utah in december.....but then again no i won't!!!!! way to many army grunts at the post where i'm statined... an ie airforce base will be good...... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #2 October 22, 2002 a guy at work was a platoon commander, the stories he told (make sure you're belted in when cruising!) pretty cool, it would be fun driving one of them around, did they get off a round while moving? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 October 22, 2002 Quote did they get off a round while moving? Dude, its not *that* kind of Army...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #4 October 22, 2002 Quote Quote did they get off a round while moving? Dude, its not *that* kind of Army... ya know, as I was typing, I thought, someone will have a remark.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #5 October 22, 2002 Hm, thats odd, I thought it was the don't ask don't tell ArmyDont hit me really it was a joke Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #6 October 22, 2002 sorry no rounds were expeled on this little trip..it was just a short ride from where they were puting on a display for our squadron baqck to thier motor pool... i've seen video of them firing while doing like 40mph and itis cool as hell though.... i guess they can be taking all kind of bumbs and stuff but the barrel of the gun will just stay as strait and level on target as ever.....modern electronics...gota love em... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 October 22, 2002 That is one crazy huge machine. That turbine engine is VERY nice to stand behind when it's cold out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #8 October 22, 2002 Quote That is one crazy huge machine. That turbine engine is VERY nice to stand behind when it's cold out. Engine trouble? no problem, we've got one right over here in this little ol' box to swap out. doesn't take very long either -- it's a genuine GE aircraft engine, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 October 22, 2002 Quote it's a genuine GE aircraft engine, too Yes it is...now if they could just work on that mileage issue. I think it gets 2 gallons per mile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #10 October 22, 2002 Just wait til you have to replace a track or two in the middle of the Winter. Or throw a track and have to get down in the freezing mud to put it back on. Or sleep in the tank. Your enthusiasm will diminish...hehehe "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #11 October 22, 2002 Quote That is one crazy huge machine. That turbine engine is VERY nice to stand behind when it's cold out. Also handy for heating up your MREs... "The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 October 22, 2002 QuoteOr sleep in the tank M-113's have quite good heaters. I don't mind sleeping in them at all. Never tried to sleep in an Abrahms though. I'm sure that could be uncomfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
