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@PATTHECATMCD
4 жыл бұрын
Think you'll need some extra track pieces for the Jagdpanther. Compare with original - www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/gAAenW3.jpg
@typxxilps
2 жыл бұрын
tank museum starts tank engine production so now becomes a tank production facility. Can not wait to see more
@Punisher9419
5 жыл бұрын
"Why is it in the collection?" Because it's cool, do you really need a better reason.
@markfryer9880
5 жыл бұрын
Well something might be cool 😎 but if it doesn't fit within the parameters of a specific collection then your collection looses focus to the detriment of the whole collection. For example you could have a Unimog and people would question why it was there, but place it along side of a Biffel, Mine Protected Vehicle and you can show how it was derived from the Unimog. Maybe that should be Frankensteined from the Unimog. However placing a Mercedes car near the Biffel would not be relevant and obviously outside the focus of the collection.
@SebastianDeBeer
5 жыл бұрын
“Buffel” - Afrikaans for buffalo.
@jeffkopher3468
5 жыл бұрын
A "tank" collection......
@DataC0llect0r
Жыл бұрын
@@SebastianDeBeerook Nederlands
@joebudde3302
5 жыл бұрын
So glad you decided to start this series.
@Szalami
5 жыл бұрын
Pls make the Jagdpanther run again. Pls make the Jagdpanther run again. Pls make the Jagdpanther run again.
@Mrdoctile
5 жыл бұрын
It only take $$... lots of $$ ($$ also= time)
@gumunduringigumundsson9344
5 жыл бұрын
Ill donate a few coins to the project if you will.... doesnt get much cooler..
@jaspercarrot7013
5 жыл бұрын
swedish_leasuretime_shed I would to the kill of tanks of WW2 (tiger 1) verses the king of tank killers of WW2 (Jagdpanther) . I know that will never happen. Maybe on a simulator.
@sirmoke9646
5 жыл бұрын
TBH anything that gets the HL 230 will be awesome.
@Cadadadry
5 жыл бұрын
Why making it run again ? Setting it on a slow turning platform would give the exact same impression than in real life of the time ^^
@richardwhitfield1078
5 жыл бұрын
"We don't turn the radar on as planes can tell when radar locks on and it makes people very nervous." edit: I reckon David Fletcher MBE helped with the script.
@warmowed
5 жыл бұрын
definitely lol
@james.black981
5 жыл бұрын
Dry as Weet-Bix, but funny as the best of them!!
@charlesfowler4308
5 жыл бұрын
Hadn't seen that part of the video when I read this and for some reason read it in David Fletcher's voice (before reading your edit). I've watched too many of his videos!
@davidhollenshead4892
5 жыл бұрын
The radar will also do bad things to anyone standing in front of it...
@zoolkhan
5 жыл бұрын
@@davidhollenshead4892 you can fry your lunch with a targetting radar if you point it at a duck i.e.
@jamyers1971
5 жыл бұрын
I'm an old M60A3 Tanker, and I LOVE seeing one of the old girls getting some love! As a side note, when I was at Ft. Knox supporting the Armor School, an engine had to have 3 or more blown cylinders before we could pull it for replace/rebuild. Talk about ragged and rugged, the AVDS1790 is an excellent engine.
@Bird_Dog00
5 жыл бұрын
Wait, you'd run that thing with a blown cylinder outside of an emergency?
@jamyers1971
5 жыл бұрын
@@Bird_Dog00 Yup, probably half our tanks had at least one blown jug. Keep in mind that most of our job was supporting the Armor School, which meant letting them use (abuse) our tanks for training new recruits and officers. We were considered a combat unit (5/33 Bn, 194th Ar Brigade), but with the understanding that if we deployed we would draw new tanks.
@Bird_Dog00
5 жыл бұрын
James Myers Ok, learning something new here. I allready knew that you CAN run an engine with a cylinder out of action - depending on the type of damage ofc. Can't do it if a piston seized up - but now I was just told that such an engine can run well and safely enough that you'd do it voluntarily...
@jamyers1971
5 жыл бұрын
@@Bird_Dog00 I had one tank with 2 cylinders so far gone it sounded like rocks in a blender and didn't have enough power to shift out of low gear, but they wouldn't pull it - and told us it wasn't all that bad, but we should baby it along. So the next mission, it was wide open throttle everywhere we went, even down some of the steep KY hills. By the time we got back, the sound was absolutely horrible and it would hardly move. They pulled the pack, and it had thrown a rod and blown holes in both sides of the crankcase - but still had oil pressure, go figure!
@Bird_Dog00
5 жыл бұрын
@James The mental picture of this poor tank being tortured along because "they" - who were "they" btw? - insisted it wasn't that bad, almost made me cry and laugh at the same time. I'm a mechanic myself and abusing machines like that doesn't sit well with me, but the image of that tank rattle, cough and clank its way along on its last leg has something funny about it...
@peterc2909
5 жыл бұрын
Buffel saved my life December 1985 deep in Angola. Drove over a Russian anti tank mine and we all walked away from it... Ears rang for about a week after, but the worst injury was a bleeding nose. Buffel was a write off though.
@AKUJIVALDO
3 жыл бұрын
Soviet anti-tank mine...
@CenterpointConnect
5 жыл бұрын
There sure is something satisfying about watching all that track work on the Churchill.
@karlbrundage7472
5 жыл бұрын
In the late 90s the US DoD released a slew of surplus M-60s for use as gate-guards and war memorials to almost any organisation or municipality that asked for one. A town NE of Pittsburgh had recently lost it's prized war-memorial relic in the park- a German 170mm gun with caisson and travelling gear. (Rumor has it the mayor entered into an "under-the-table" deal with a wealthy collector and took a generous "finders fee", but no charges were ever filed) The local VFW requested, and received an affirmative response for a surplus piece of equipment to replace the lost relic. After a few weeks, a heavy-haul vehicle rolled into town with a somewhat worn- looking M-60A-3. The driver met with the VFW representatives and bluntly informed them that his job was simply to get the tank to the location and that the local organisation had the responsibility to unload it and move it into position. Luckily, this was still a steel-mill town and the VFW guys worked there. They called down to the Diesel Shop and asked if anyone there had any experience with a tank. A crew and two mobile-repair trucks arrived soon thereafter. A quick examination led to the conclusion that what was needed was some power. Two 24-volt batteries were installed and a tank-qualified operator climbed down into the driver's pit. Some fresh diesel was put into the fuel tanks and the engine roared to life. The driver/diesel mechanic pivoted the tank right off the trailer, drove it across the lawn (causing some distress to the groundskeepers) and onto the plinth that had been poured to accommodate the new memorial. My point, after a lengthy preamble, is that there is most assuredly ample repair parts for The Tank Museum's M-60 sitting in front of VFW halls and in city parks across the U.S. Also, since the U.S. Army still employs the M-88 Recovery Vehicle, I'd think there would be a great deal of parts-commonality- likely even new-manufacture.............................
@foowashere
5 жыл бұрын
Aw yiss, workshop diaries! One episode in and it's already the best series out there. Thanks for making and sharing! :)
@nigelspencer6546
5 жыл бұрын
My father David Spencer designed the turret mechanism for the Churchill! He worked for Vauxhall during WW2.
@spandecker727
5 жыл бұрын
What a teaser - new project with a maybach 230 Can't wait to find out!
@mattsmith87
5 жыл бұрын
my guess is to get one of the king tigers running, or even the jagdtiger
@DC9622
5 жыл бұрын
matt smith agree, though the JagdTiger has a suspension issue, and missing a set of wheels.
@Levelochef
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah hopefully the Tiger 2, I know it's a point of pride that they have the only running Tiger. Saumur has a Tiger 2 that runs but seeing them together would be epic.
@aidanmatthews1175
5 жыл бұрын
@@Levelochef I read somewhere that they want a tiger 1 and tiger 2 running together
@DC9622
5 жыл бұрын
Cameron Duffy agree it will be interesting to see if the king Tigers which one. I thought the transmission was blown on the Normandy Tiger.
@thehobbyshop5306
5 жыл бұрын
No jazzy intro, no annoying background music, no hyped up fake drama. Vehicle restoration show producers take notice, THIS is how it's done!
@markfryer9880
5 жыл бұрын
Hear Hear. I couldn't agree more with you about the music and added faux drama. We are watching documentary not a bleeding soap opera.
@DC9622
5 жыл бұрын
Fascinating series, more of the same please. I think you have tempted everybody with references to rebuilding the Maybach Engine as a spare for 131 or possibly one of the Tiger 2?
@doe_maar365
5 жыл бұрын
I hope they would make a "running"display of it in the museum (a cut open one which probably would run on a electric engine), then it's possible to explain the workings of engines. With that they could possibly display a story of the mechanics in the museum.
@spyderyaxis88
5 жыл бұрын
Well they do have a factory issue panther just sitting around
@Kyle-gw6qp
4 жыл бұрын
@@spyderyaxis88 that Panther will be in great condition! I really hope they get it running.
@slapman7646
5 жыл бұрын
Love the series. And please don't apologise for having 'non' tanks. It's all good!
@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs
5 жыл бұрын
9:01 was awesome to hear
@guusvansprang5673
5 жыл бұрын
Hell yes
@solidsundowner615
5 жыл бұрын
XD didnt notice at first,hey there haigs
@haroldellis9721
5 жыл бұрын
You are doing God's Work, and we are getting a great education. Thank you.
@Bob_Lennart
5 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does that bloke with the churchill and m60 look like the mighty jingles tank fixing cousin?
@rover213
5 жыл бұрын
Portugal last year retired some if not all of its M60`s, that could be a option to get either a replacement engine or a intier tank...
@ZakKena
5 жыл бұрын
As a lover of tanks and mechanical stuff, I must say I really like this new series they're doing, great stuff ! keep them coming !
@madmusial
5 жыл бұрын
The workshop team leader is great to listen to. Really clear voice and just a good consistent easy to listen to voice
@kutamsterdam
5 жыл бұрын
Do you save the battle damaged track link of the Churchill?.
@sunnyjim1355
5 жыл бұрын
0:30 Look at those inward facing bolts! 'Mate, can you pass me that 10 inch spanner?' 'I would but I can't lift it'
@opairsoft8100
5 жыл бұрын
So your going to rebuild a panther, tiger II or jadgepanther. Sweet
@vidribbin
5 жыл бұрын
All of them in due time i think
@cpt_nordbart
5 жыл бұрын
Trackpins shouldn't move? Ever seen a Russian t-34? ;D
@Nick-ev1vk
5 жыл бұрын
So does a new spare HL230 mean maybe one of the Tiger II's will rumble again? Or maybe the JagdTiger?
@herecomesthatboy1961
5 жыл бұрын
Please god yes. The tank museum are the only people who can do these things, so I hope they get the funding for such an ambitious project.
@uzivatel56
5 жыл бұрын
It took 13 years to fix the 131, so ... maybe?
@sunnyjim1355
5 жыл бұрын
9:26 You can always tell a master mechanic: wears an expensive watch while working but never smashes it. :-)
@johnnytenjobs
5 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised he wears one while getting his hands dirty so to speak.
@bigdaddylonglegz
5 жыл бұрын
Hats off to the mechanics, what a tough job!
@paulschauer6273
5 жыл бұрын
Dyna Rider its a labour of love
@Fantax92
5 жыл бұрын
They truly look like they all love their job, amazing!
@miskatonic6210
5 жыл бұрын
A tough job is doing this during WW2.
@krissovo1
5 жыл бұрын
Always loved track bashing and this vid brought back some great memories..... and not so great. Changing the track of a CET in Canada at night in tactical conditions is not my favorite. Love the series!
@nicflatterie7772
4 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention the -20 Celsius and a couple feet of snow!
@GustavLindstroem
5 жыл бұрын
Very informative indeed! Must go to England again sometime, and when that happens I really would like to visit this museum. Awesome work you folks are doing! 👌🏼
@janickbraultfortier
5 жыл бұрын
The Churchill's Bedford twin-six sounds so good!
@lovelyfloorcoverings
5 жыл бұрын
Getting the Tiger 2 running ?
@aidanmatthews1175
5 жыл бұрын
I read that's what they want to do
@jamesricker3997
5 жыл бұрын
Big problem with getting Panthers and Tigers running is they didn't run in the 1940s.
@Alucard-gt1zf
5 жыл бұрын
James Ricker they crawled like proper big cats
@Kyle-gw6qp
4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesricker3997 Panthers are unfathomably epic
@yolanda231000
5 жыл бұрын
So happy you started this series. Totally fascinating! Keep up the good work.
@jan42
5 жыл бұрын
Der Jagdpanther ist ein Jagdpanzer, zu den Jagdpanzern gehört der Jagdpanther. Tongue breaker for native English speakers.
@the51project
5 жыл бұрын
Could you explain exactly what corrosion is in chemical terms, and also the effects of gravy as used by the Tank Museum canteen.
@Spazik86
5 жыл бұрын
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrosion
@Kyle-gw6qp
4 жыл бұрын
Normally when talk about "corrosion" they mean oxidization.
@philpartington8747
5 жыл бұрын
Magic great to see you guys doing this. I’ve just retired and would love to participate in projects like this. But feel location and specific knowledge are essential.
@jakedee4117
5 жыл бұрын
Here is a suggestion for you guys; create an audio archive of the sounds of different engines. Running and running in different states, starting up, revving running poorly, knocking etc. It would only be interesting for super nerds but it could be a great resource for future historians. At some time in the future all the original artifacts will be gone but digital files can in theory last forever. In a thousand years there could very well be historians looking over this very episode of the tank workshop trying to puzzle out what exactly is going on.
@bigb3409
5 жыл бұрын
A big thanks to all for the dedication in keeping these old (and not so old) girls/boys running. My Grandfather was in the RTR before and during the war. He never spoke of it until on his death bed... His general memory had faded but his brief war tales were still fresh. He was a commander in the Churchill and fought at Alamein (missed D-day due to injury) and was in one of the few Crocodiles at Belsen. Not sure of his regiment yet but still digging ( building a few 1:35 Churchills for a diorama and would like to use his regimental markings) found out this week that he also served in a Sherman which I now know is the Firefly. He told my Mum he didn't know how he survived it all but thanked that old tank.Looking forward to coming down to Dorset this year and maybe seeing that Churchill and Firefly running. Thanks again chaps
@KUGW
5 жыл бұрын
can I go on Vacation and just help you folks fix a tank, I will even sweep the floor... I love tanks...
@Alakazzam09
5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these diaries. Good quality, informative entertainment.
@pvccannon1966
5 жыл бұрын
THIS IS GREAT, like watching lay lenos garage restoration updates! Very smart idea to do this, as a mechanic i always want to see whats inside that makes something go. Great job from the usa.
@johnhall4587
5 жыл бұрын
looking like another great series keep it up, looking forward to the next one
@craigferguson2057
5 жыл бұрын
Proud to see a piece of South African history
@Mrtweet81
5 жыл бұрын
"Bizarrely it still spins" Isn't it German engineering and meant to spin?
@formidablefriend8228
5 жыл бұрын
It's still a corrosive material sitting in the elements for a long time. I don't think you can necessarily contribute the fact that it still spins to the fact that it was German built.
@Mrtweet81
5 жыл бұрын
But to what can I contribute the fact that you don't have a sense of humour?
@aytonbob
5 жыл бұрын
Stumbled on this channel by accident and enjoyed it. I have worked on armoured vehicles for nearly 50 years.
@mrrevolution2878
5 жыл бұрын
You boys have an amazingly awesome job. Thank you for the amazing videos. Thank you for your amazing dedication. And thank you for the technical history lesson.
@Cancun771
5 жыл бұрын
11:18 What two-stroke engine? I thought this was a Churchill flat 12 Bedford?
@Cloudman572
5 жыл бұрын
No, a four stroke as you thought- guessing he is making a general statement "manifolds get very hot (Churchills and others), especially 2 stroke's" sort of thing.
@stephenwarhurst6615
5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if some of those guys from the National Military Museum from Vienna did service at the sometime with Arnold Schwarzenegger? When he was a tank driver in the Austrian army. Arnold Schwarzenegger even brought and owns he's old M47 he did service in. Maybe The Tank Museum should ask Arnold Schwarzenegger to be a Special Guest at Tankfest as he loves he's tanks
@gumunduringigumundsson9344
5 жыл бұрын
This sort of down to earth, professional, clean and quick. Excellent.. Its hard to wite this with my thick gfloves on I have to keep all windopws open to cool my computer cuz I´m afraid of taking control of my life probably, or am abouot to in a nice way. .. plus im pretty eneebriated atm .. .cool vidf!
@danepatterson8107
5 жыл бұрын
I was an M1 and M1A1 tanker. I'm so happy to see you demonstrate changing track. It's the definition of tank maintenance
@garyneilson1833
5 жыл бұрын
Just a little correction regarding Rapier, the 15 minutes is the time taken to put the towed kit into action. The kit would normally be deployed before an air attack and so the time taken for an engagement would be the same as the tracked system.
@mcfontaine
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant video. Everyone seems really natural talking to camera now.
@tyronrossouw44
4 жыл бұрын
12:28 Yea!! A vehicle from my country! I'm surprised. I wonder if you will ever have the Ratel 90 vehicle.
@nathanaelyny
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing content ! Thank you for making it. Have you approached TV channels to make a series for them? Something like cop car workshop?
@chancepaladin
5 жыл бұрын
they really should! There has only been 1-2 tank restoration historical TV shows, they were all good. I could see this taking off for an entire solid series. Except without all the manufactured drama of those "reality" shows :/
@adamskinner5868
5 жыл бұрын
love these workshop diaries, so much info, seeing what is being done, hearing why it's needed and how it's carried out is all such a treat for those of us who love AVs and mechanical engineering. Thanks so much, always happy when I get to see a new episode, and really impressed by the Tank Museum's new and interesting ways you show n talk about AVs, Tank chats, Top 5s etc that those of us around the world can see n enjoy, the more the merrier. I'm a happy, grateful Kiwi.
@GabyHannaheavenseeker
5 жыл бұрын
hooo that track must have been a nightmare to replace on a battlefield. love these episodes, thanks.
@daniellloyd3521
5 жыл бұрын
I would like to buy an m60 and convert it to be battery electric. I think that it would be an interesting task and the pack would be a good place to have the batteries I feel.
@bumblebeebob
5 жыл бұрын
See "Tank Workshop Diaries", click "Like", watch video. Thanks for another great series!
@johnpreisler6713
5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see more of the tools/jigs/fixtures you've made/fabricated in-house.
@timhiltonsuperstar
5 жыл бұрын
That's the first time that I've heard that the Churchill had a two stroke engine...thanks for the info! Twice as much power as a four stroke?
@tomw9875
5 жыл бұрын
I think that may have been a mistake. Per Wikipedia the Churchill's engine is a 4 stroke. Maybe he me misspoke and intended to say "flathead".
@InternetEntity
5 жыл бұрын
3:24 Hello, there is Hans! Repairing the Tiger transmission (again). 5:07 You mean you’ve repaired the Jingles effect? Didn’t Paul Charlton (as The Tank Museum would know him) break Fury? 24:58 Don’t press the big red ‘fire’ button?
@BattleGir
5 жыл бұрын
Wait the Churchill is a 2 stroke?
@Cloudman572
5 жыл бұрын
No, a four stroke as you thought- guessing he is making a general statement "manifolds get very hot (Churchills and others), especially 2 stroke's" sort of thing.
@Musketeer009
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update guys. I'm looking forward to seeing these vehicles charging around the arena.
@jimburg621
5 жыл бұрын
how can 21 people give a thumbs down to this, that would be like giving a thumbs down to bacon, thats just insane.
@lauriepocock3066
5 жыл бұрын
Well done Lads, right balance of information to keep us all happy.
@martinstrumpfer1620
5 жыл бұрын
How sare he say the Buffel is an ugly mug!? I know it is, but you don't say it!
@springbok8876
5 жыл бұрын
Well they all say the Buffel is ugly til they see a Rhodesian Crocodile... Sies... Just thinking of the Croc makes me dry heave. In a beauty contest between Rhodesian and South African armoured vehicles we all know who wins.
@herecomesthatboy1961
5 жыл бұрын
I want more videos of greying guys who clearly live off only pasties, beer and engine oil fixing tanks and armoured vehicles. Best show on youtube.
@PeteCourtier
5 жыл бұрын
Here Comes That Boy. Ahh, real ale and pasties👍 just the job after a day sand blasting a tank. Some rennies later for the inevitable indigestion🤢.
@Whiteshell204
5 жыл бұрын
*Only one word describes WW2 machines...whether it be tanks like a Tiger or a P-51...SEXY*
@WimJilf
5 жыл бұрын
You guys and girls are top notch. As valuable if not more so than the vehicles themselves. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing with us all 👍🏼
@kevinm3751
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, love these videos and I put the breaks on everything when I see one and have now become addicted to them and cant stop watching until it is over...;)
@knightNIGHTT
5 жыл бұрын
THOROUGHLY ENJOYING THIS SERIES!
@panzerfaust5046
5 жыл бұрын
21:15 Look how long that spins! excellent job greasing it up.
@willjones1696
5 жыл бұрын
It is crazy how just a simple part, the track pins, are so damn huge!! I would love to forge with one of those : D
@kenth151
5 жыл бұрын
Why is Sofilien not helping to fix these. Are they not thick enough. lol
@davelloyd6075
5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed Jonathon Kneebone's segment. Informative, articulate and listenable
@JustFamilyPlaytime
5 жыл бұрын
What a place to work, I'm truly jealous. Fabulous machinery, great mechanics.
@RandysFiftySevenChevy
5 жыл бұрын
Love this!...I've learned a lot about the mechanical history of tanks watching these videos, and its great to se the real hero's behind the scenes that make this one of the greatest military museums Would love to spend a day in the workshop just watching all the going on's and to asked many questions while making sure no progress is made on any of the endless projects, lolWhat a great Idea. Win a day in the shop by buying raffle tickets. I've suggested this before to other BTM staff because that would be the only way most of us in the US could afford to go. The BTM 2 annual raffles for Tank Fest and Tiger day for 2 people. Airfare and hotel with accommodations and a driver / guide. I bet it would be another popular way to raise money for the museum and build interest. Your welcome and I will buy the first 2 raffle tickets so I can have a chance to take my 87-year old father who served at the end of WW2.( before he cashes his chips in).But thinking about it... it might be better to come when there are no events going on so we could have the museum all to ourselves and wouldn't mind being locked in for the night.My thanks to all the volunteers who with them none of this would be possible.
@venator5
4 жыл бұрын
New mayback restoration for a new project. It could be panther. However theres panthers running in "larger" numbers. Maybe a KT? Eighter Serienturn or Early? It could be jagdtiger. but the suspension will give them a loot of headache. But on the other hand it would be the only Jagdtiger running in the world and the engine is almost intact.
@jforozco12
5 жыл бұрын
this is so cool, i wonder if the mechanics working here know how lucky they are to be working day in and day out in such a special place full of history and awesome vehicles
@tankman66
5 жыл бұрын
You guys are amazing! You all work wonders over there. Big thanks from across the pond! Hope to visit someday
@MrAlfgren
5 жыл бұрын
I have no professional connections to tanks at all but this is still one of the most interesting clips I have seen. Keep it up!
@Riceball01
5 жыл бұрын
I just came up with a crazy idea. In the future, when rebuilding/refurbishing vehicles save any broken/unusable parts larger than a regular screw/nut. You can then put them for sale online and/or the souvenir shop so that people can own an actual part of a tank or other armored vehicle. I'd bet that engine parts and track links would be really popular, even a track pin might prove to be popular. It really wouldn't cost any money and could help pay for its replacement.
@Onesize17
5 жыл бұрын
What he said ++++++++! !!
@craigwelsh
5 жыл бұрын
The Vulcan trust does that with old flown parts from XH558, sometimes eBay auctions otherwise plinthed pieces in their online shop.
@crazymcrazym1483
5 жыл бұрын
working hard to safe history, woud be nice to join that family :-) so far away from me at germany
@whatsoperadoc7050
5 жыл бұрын
Keeping these beauties running must be a dream job.
@oBseSsIoNPC
5 жыл бұрын
cool! thank you for the effort that went into making this video. You guys are already busy fixing things, so there is little time for other stuff. For people to see all this detail, means a lot.
@bill8791
5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see what you put that HL230 in. I hope it's your Panther.
@gunner678
5 жыл бұрын
Tracked Rapier was a horrible system, rarely worked despite its theoretical utility!
@stevepirie8130
5 жыл бұрын
Matthew Dobbs towed had its issues too but at least had a radar tracker.
@psp1921tsmg
5 жыл бұрын
Can you make the episodes on only 2 vehicles at a time or even one. Similar to the show tank overhaul. I don’t think jumping around shows the skills your people have and the work they do.
@damian3973
5 жыл бұрын
This helps me see what it's like to work on tanks before I actually get one
@GordonForeman308
5 жыл бұрын
I think the most impressive thing is how fast that man pronounced his last name.
@B----------------------------D
5 жыл бұрын
The name of the museum was scary too.
@PeterDavid7KQ201
5 жыл бұрын
That Jagdpanther is a monster 😨
@robertbarton4776
5 жыл бұрын
What do you base 15 minute engagement time for trailer rapier? Is this total time for stopping, until missile launch? The system was designed for static airfield defence, which did not have this engagement delay. You aren’t comparing these fairly. I was 66Sqn RAF Regt,USAF rapier, Mildenhall/Lakenheath. Guess this is pongo digging at RAF :)
@gasdorficmuncher9943
5 жыл бұрын
my colleagues play only war thunder
@daveloubser
3 жыл бұрын
I served in the SADF from 1974 to 1984 and often rode in Buffels when in the Operational Area in of what is now called Northern Namibia. very reliable vehicle and I certainly felt very safe in the vehicle. The secret to survivability of the occupants was to ensure that you were properly strapped in to prevent spinal injuries. What would really be great is if you could get hold of Ratel, particularly a 90 mm Ratel. An APC with the 90 mm turret from the Eland Armoured car.
@chrispza
4 жыл бұрын
Super! Just one additional point: the diesel and water tanks in the Buffel also effectively lowered the vehicle's centre of gravity. The Zimbabweans (Rhodesians as was) tried out a vehicle based on a VW BeachBuggy chassis, running on two huge tyres, effectively lowering the ground-pressure to negligible levels.
@russwoodward8251
5 жыл бұрын
Wow. A Maybach 230 up close. That M60 powerpack is a whopper, like the tank itself. And the Churchill engine still distinctly sounds Churchill even on the engine stand. Thank you, a very nice video.
@r1yamahamini
5 жыл бұрын
Google is strange, they de-platform any conservative channels they find but then recommend great channels like this one!!!!!!
@richardw2566
5 жыл бұрын
There are thousands, of old US Army tankers who crewed and serviced the M60. For the cost of a plane ticket we'd be glad to help. A trained crew with an M88 can swap a power pack in about an hour. A full overhaul in under a week. The old gal is still in service with a number of armys. South Korea and Egypt if I recall, still have a bunch. I would bet a paycheck there are still overhauled packs, ready to run, in a warehouse at Ft Hood or Ft Knox.
@reteip9
5 жыл бұрын
Is the Jagdpanther getting a facelift in the somewhat near future? No offense but the current colour scheme is a bit hideous and I'd love to see it wearing a more appropriate stripey tri-tonal camo scheme typical of MNH (Jagd)Panthers and yours is technically a MNH Jagdpanther :P (even though MNH was under new management when this vehicle was finished)
@rodrigodepierola
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Always difficult to see how much using the tanks wears them down versus keeping them as pure "museum" pieces and preserving them perfectly; I'm glad it's not my call. Chris, how much of your life has been spent telling people how to write and/or say your surname. My wife, with a much less tricky one, has done it so much that she takes my surname as much as possible now, to avoid the whole letter-by-letter thing.
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