So far has no idea what is it, in every 3rd and 4 gen MBT also Has that stuff installed on turret superstructure. Persumably, fire locator, not the radio antennas or snorkel.I wonder what's the mast-like thing near the back of the turret
There is a real need for automatic transmission in military application. And even present days commercial automatic transmission is pretty good for dashing cross-country. Unlike sport / adventurer purpose, the only "off-roading" that military application typically need is cross-country rather than mud plowing or rock crawling.
If there is a need for off-road capable for military application (which is very limited) you can always rely upon Unimog
I get the image of cross country operations at Operation Frederricus and Barbarossa, yes there's no paved road, the most bad thing happend on automobile is both transmission and suspension breakdown.
Affecting my mind to think automatic transmission isnt as reliable as manual.
. Also, if my mind serve me right Daimler is one of branch of Mercedes isn't it ? How good this vehicle, i mean theres only one assembly factory in Indonesia.
Other than Towing artilery piece or tank hauler, i rarely see TNI has employ great number of Mrecedes made vehicle. In civillian they are made into buses and big truck. Never seen an 8x8 config of MrC