2007-07-19 00:28:04 · 10 answers · asked by peterpan 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The helmets are called CVC not the Kevlar helmets associated with ground troops. The CVC's protect against the bumps and grinds within the tank, but more importantly they are connected to an internal communications system. You can't really talk to one person with all of the noise from the vehicle as well as during firing.
Thats why they have helmets.
2007-07-19 00:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by andrew.runde@sbcglobal.net 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Several reasons. One: Protection. Everything in the tank is hardened steel with all kinds of pointy corners. When the tank is cooking along on uneven terrain it bounces around a lot. Two: Communication. The helmets contain headsets for listening and hearing protection. A 105mm or 155mm makes a lot of noise. Helmets also contain mikes for talking.
2007-07-19 07:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
As tanks are cramped, and confined spaces that are teaming with metal objects you can bang your head on the crews have helmets to protect their heads
2007-07-19 07:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Have you ever been inside one? Have you ever watched on TV how they move along the terrain at top speed? They aren't built to give the passengers a smooth, comfortable ride- they're heavily armored combat vehicles, built for war. Cram 3 or 4 guys into one and go bouncing across the bumpy desert of Iraq or the hills & valleys of Europe or rocky beaches of Japan and see if you don't bump your head HARD a few times!
2007-07-19 07:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anomaly 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
1. For protection.
2. For Communications. (The helmets have a microphone and speakers in the ear pieces so that you can talk to crewmembers and to other personnel monitoring radios.
2007-07-19 08:52:20 · answer #5 · answered by Bill S 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why do construction workers wear helmets?
2007-07-19 09:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by tom l 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I suppose they have to pop their heads out of the tank every now and then.
2007-07-19 07:36:44 · answer #7 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
tanks have alot of metal sharp things inside. tank rides are bumpy. you could hit your head really hard and even crack your skull. and tanks get shot at too.
2007-07-19 09:26:52 · answer #8 · answered by Michael W 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its a fashion statement ducky!!!
2007-07-19 16:24:38 · answer #9 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To protect their heads.
Is this a serious question?
2007-07-19 07:32:21 · answer #10 · answered by Nick 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋