Latest Russian super weapon the "terminator"

[captain queeg]

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Check out the commander’s seating if he wants to see anything. Really, the Ukraine war has been such an embarrassment to the Russians. Give it up now guys.

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. "Who wants to be vehicle commander"?

[SeattleVet]

7. Looks like some poor troop that was 'volun-told' to do that job.

[Deuxcents]

2. This is what Putin has had us scared?

The more I see of these examples the more layers get pulled back and all I’m seeing is a bully w/ lots of dreams of a madman. Bullies are cowards and he needs to know we know

[keithbvadu2]

3. The machine gunner on a Humvee has more protection.

The machine gunner on a Humvee has more protection.

[BigmanPigman]

4. Putin reminds me of The Wizard of Oz

Everyone was afraid of his big, bad, threatening image when in reality he is a small man with good PR and propaganda.

[SergeStorms]

5. A super weapon built....

by committee.

[KS Toronado]

6. I question if the actual tank commander sits where shown.

Hard to believe Russian engineers would sit him outside with no protection.
Could be the driver on lunch break, & someone attempting a funny.

[caraher]

10. The turret is unmanned

The designers' intent seems to be that the commander use the panoramic sight atop the turret:



The commentator on Reddit argues that the optics of this sight won't suffice to give the commander proper awareness of the surroundings, hence the image of the commander riding outside.

I agree that it is not the intent that the commander do this. It may be common for the commander to ride with an open hatch, however, as seen below:

[KS Toronado]

11. Thanks for your research

So it is someone enjoying his lunch or sitting there for another reason? Your link has lots of good stuff...

https://www.armyrecognition.com/

[caraher]

12. Not sure what he's up to

It's hard to imagine that represents any kind of combat situation. I don't think a commander sitting there precariously would be able to communicate well with the crew.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

8. Putin has exposed the weakness of his military

[Cheezoholic]

9. Where's Russian tax dollars going?

Oh yeah, same place ours are, some fat cats pocket.