Amazing
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread1177/pg1
2006-07-11 23:31:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Umm, clearly many of you are not reading this before commenting. The power required for the system isn't any more then needed to start the tank in the first place.
2006-07-12 10:39:23 · update #1
It's not bs, I've heard about this, too. I read about it on wired.com. It's a great idea, and it shows a lot of promise, but it won't negate the need for heavy armor. It can't protect a vehicle from SABOT rounds, aerial bombs, or mines. It was designed specifically to deal with RPGs, and other light anti-tank weapons. Besides, being a tanker myself, I know just how much these kinds of things break down in the field. Many tankers, especially the old school ones, would have a hard time being comfortable in a vehicle that relies on any mechanical device (which is perfectly capable of breaking down when you need it most), for protection. Besides, most modern tanks are already well-protected against RPGs. Maybe this one's for the scouts ; ).
2006-07-12 00:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Incorrectly Political 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I have heard it too. But it is only an experimental weapon uptill now because the power required to generate this force field can power 4 sq km of a major western city's downtown per tank.
2006-07-12 09:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by apm2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a nice 'cool' thing - but of doubtful utility on a battlefield.
How would you like to be in a conductive metal box with that much electricity going through it?
Besides - where are you going to get these 'thousands of amps?'
2006-07-12 10:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BRILLIANT maybe now less men will have to die for nothing
2006-07-12 11:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by HHH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope bs
2006-07-12 06:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋