22.10.2008, 22:17
Well, he very well could. Thats what I've referred to as "Lap-loading". Briefly:
Crews in tanks that have ammunition stored in blast bunkers, such as that Abrams loader, do not lap-load. If the ammo goes off it will simply blow the top of the bunker off, unless you're holding it in the turret with you. The 120mm ammunition seen there also has a combustible case, which you won't want to hold where it can be ignited.
However, crews in tanks without blast bunkers, or in vehicles (or aircraft) with brass cased rounds, will probably lap-load. You've got no added risk by lap-loading but maybe getting that second shot off that much faster will keep you alive...
Crews in tanks that have ammunition stored in blast bunkers, such as that Abrams loader, do not lap-load. If the ammo goes off it will simply blow the top of the bunker off, unless you're holding it in the turret with you. The 120mm ammunition seen there also has a combustible case, which you won't want to hold where it can be ignited.
However, crews in tanks without blast bunkers, or in vehicles (or aircraft) with brass cased rounds, will probably lap-load. You've got no added risk by lap-loading but maybe getting that second shot off that much faster will keep you alive...