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ForgedCrank

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5. Tanks are

Reply to albacore (Original post)

Sat Jun 14, 2025, 01:43 PM

Jun 14

outside my wheelhouse by a large margin, but if anything like most other military equipment, there is likely zero risk to the equipment or anyone inside. Well, other than eardrum damage from the strike. I've been within 100ft of a lightning strike before (in my car), and my ears were ringing for a day after that.

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Lightning vs. tank....anybody have any idea if 70 ton tanks attract lightning and what happens if they get hit? nt [View all] albacore Jun 14 OP

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

I was being lazy when I posted this OP. The answers stimulated me do get off my ass and research... albacore Jun 14 #9

Why so late? (Am not gonna watch) It starts getting dark here in FL at about 8:30 pm., and allegorical oracle Jun 14 #10

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