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Backwind
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Backwind
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Дата
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17.01.2005 12:19:33
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Рубрики
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WWII; Танки;
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Собственно:
Has proved itself almost impervious to shells. Except for one penetrating side hit (76 rum) near the rear ventilation motor housing and besides many sears, everything has remained intact. Even the single penetrating shot coincidentally did not have any ill effects. Practical experience has shown however, that the engine gratings are a weak area. Along with Molotov cocktails, a direct hit from artillery or a bomber on or near the gratings can set the vehicle ablaze. Shrapnel penetrates the fuel tank or damages other important parts, such as water lines. The temperature in the engine compartment was so high that the fuel actually
Attaching winches, equipment and cables to the outside of the vehicle was wrong. It should, have been predicted that these items would be destroyed in a short amount of time.