Where do tanks keep their ammo?

Ammo rack. Most of the tank’s ammunition is stored in the turret, but some is kept in the hull, in ammunition racks like this one.

Do tanks run out of ammo?

It is certainly possible for a modern MBT to run out of ammo, but they usually don’t.

How do tanks store ammo?

They grab a round out of the back and flip it and shove it into the breach. They can do this rather quickly. It’s generally stored in the rear of the turret, at least the M1 Abrams and others like it have it set up that way. There are some tanks that store the ammo in the rear of the hull (bottom section).

What happens when a tank gets ammo racked?

Being ‘ammo racked’ is the situation in which a group of ammunition takes damage from enemy fire (gets shot by another tank) and causes the explosive mass in the ammunition to detonate. Any time ammunition inside the tank is detonated, it causes catastrophic damage to the tank.

What causes a tank barrel to explode?

Fire needs oxygen to burn, and there isn’t enough oxygen in the tank to fuel an explosion. The bullet is also not hot enough to ignite the propane. There are not many propane tank shooting accidents annually, but when a tank is punctured or rusted for any reason, propane can leak onto the ground.

How do you reload in War Thunder?

My idea is really simple: pressing the button 1 time selects the next shell, pressing it again forces it to switch to it. Furthermore reload should be 35\% longer than regular reload, since the loader have to remove the old shell.

What is the best way to store ammunition?

Some ammunition comes pre packaged in waterproof, moisture proof containers. Ammunition coming out of Russia and the Eastern Bloc in general is often stored in metal tin canisters that are completely moisture resistant as long as they are sealed. Same goes for ammunition in NATO battle packages.

Can you store ammo in a waterproof container?

This can solve quite a few problems if you live in a humid environment, and hey, it is good for the air in your house. Proper containers are a must have for storing ammunition. The box ammunition comes in is rarely suitable for long term storage. Proper containers include waterproof, sealed ammo boxes.

Why is long term ammo storage so difficult?

Long term ammo storage isn’t difficult. All it takes is an ounce of preparation to prevent a pound of pain. Being prepared is critical to survival and success, but sometimes looking after your preps is just as important as prepping. Long term ammunition storage is one of those preparations for your preparations.

Is loose ammo safe to store?

Loose ammo is also a no go. Unless you are planning to store it primarily short term I suggest finding an alternative. The reason being is that you never know how long that ammo has been loose and rattling around it may not be reliable, or may have already be exposed to moisture.