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Camouflaged T-80 Pummeled by Drones
Published 5 months ago
Footage of a Russian T-80 punished by FPV drones until it detonates in a ball of fire. To their credit, the crew has taken pains to conceal the tank in the foliage, and the tank holds up better than most Russian-manufactured death traps, shrugging off several hits before going up in flames. The attempt at camouflage is commendable, and the Russians appear to have improved their game in regard to protection and concealment. One wonders if the effort is worth it. Is improved camouflage making Russian vehicles more difficult to detect and improving survivability? Is there any way to investigate and quantify this? As a young lieutenant I used to scoff when our company first sergeant insisted that vehicle crewmen wear camouflage paint – would it make us that much easier to detect while riding about on a fourteen-ton vehicle belching diesel exhaust? But perhaps it is time to rethink that position.
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Cam
Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs Triumph Sailing, a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through adventure and fellowship on the water. Triumph Sailing is preparing for the 2024 season of sailing on Galveston Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico. You can support the mission and next year's sailing season at Tri-Sail.Org.