I haven't seen the movie at all, but air-dropping a small tank is actually very easy, I've seen it done in RL. Of course, you're not expecting anyone to be ON the tank when it's falling, the idea is to drop it on the right area and the troops then run to it, unstrap, and drive off. I saw Pope Air Force Base demonstrate it live, it only took seconds once it hit the ground. Pope takes pride in being able to air-drop an entire brigade if they have to, complete with full equipment, vehicles, and even a mess tent and portable hospital with surgical capabilities. Amazing people.
You can also drive a tank underwater if you attach a snorkel to the intake and exhaust. This was developed for river crossings, as tanks don't float well. You just attach the snorkel, lock down the cockpit, drive in and out, and un-seal. Most tanks are compatible with this as they are made to seal in case of chemical exposure. I've seen this done too, it looks REALLY silly, but it works.
If this is totally not what you meant, sorry! Like I said, I haven't seen this movie.
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Date: 2010-06-13 09:45 pm (UTC)You can also drive a tank underwater if you attach a snorkel to the intake and exhaust. This was developed for river crossings, as tanks don't float well. You just attach the snorkel, lock down the cockpit, drive in and out, and un-seal. Most tanks are compatible with this as they are made to seal in case of chemical exposure. I've seen this done too, it looks REALLY silly, but it works.
If this is totally not what you meant, sorry! Like I said, I haven't seen this movie.