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DetroitLegalBeagle

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6. Won't do much

Reply to albacore (Original post)

Sat Jun 14, 2025, 01:46 PM

Jun 14

Maybe char the paint where it hit? There is an outside chance it could disrupt or damage some of the electronics onboard, especially if the lightning hit an antenna or something also connected to electrical components, but those systems are shielded against EMP's so there isn't a guarantee anything would be damage.

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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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