From: Bobby Joe Pendleton (bjpendleton@charter.net)
Date: Sun Jun 20 2004 - 15:52:50 PDT
I would guess the weight would have something to do with it
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From: "GOTaM35" <GOTaM35@joetrapp.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2004 1:58 PM
Subject: [MV] Panthers and Tigers, why are their tracks loose
> I have wondered something for a while. I have noticed all the pictures I
> have seen of both Tiger tanks and Panthers show the upper track not
touching
> the road wheels. I operate tracked things daily and have wondered how the
> tracks stay on so loose. It would appear when the vehicle is moving
forward
> the track would tighten on the top and get loose on the bottom and
therefore
> could be thrown off easily. These tanks were believed to be among the
> best, so they can't be as undependable as I am assuming, so I must be
wrong.
>
> Does anyone out there know what gives. I am always aware of track tension
> when I see a tracked vehicle and these tanks are the only things I have
ever
> notices with such a loose design.
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Trapp
>
>
>
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