is the shot trap in the m1 Abrams concerning? (right under the gun
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Ukraine says Russian ships still launching strikes after alleged
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Why did so many ww2 tanks have shot traps similar to the Panther
Why do many modern tanks have shot traps? - Quora
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M1 Abrams - Wikipedia
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M1 Abrams - Tank Encyclopedia
The U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection - Thanksgiving may be
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The Books They'll Carry: Operation Veteran Admission - Vassar, the
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M1A2C Abrams. Notice the low profile CROWS and elongated turret
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Leopard 2 - Wikipedia
Is the M1 Abrams tank really a formidable beast that cannot be
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M103 - War Thunder Wiki
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Does The M1 Abrams Have A Shot Trap?