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3. nothing. The tank will act as a faraday cage.

Sat Jun 14, 2025, 01:32 PM

Jun 14

The metal is conductive all around the tank so the charge would stay on the surface resulting in a net zero field inside the tank.

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On general principles, nada. usonian Jun 14 #1

The Army tests lighning damage extensively... WarGamer Jun 14 #2

nothing. The tank will act as a faraday cage. drray23 Jun 14 #3

Turns out we can fight wars Mountainguy Jun 14 #4

Tanks are ForgedCrank Jun 14 #5

Won't do much DetroitLegalBeagle Jun 14 #6

The crew isn't your worry. They'll be fine. jmowreader Jun 14 #7

It ricochets off Bluestocking Jun 14 #8