

It is normal procedure to drive with the hatch open in non tactical enviornments when good visibility is required. Temps inside pretty much any armored vehcile can easily exceed 100F in hot weather.Ģ: is the drivers hatch able to be opened at any time in regards to the turret position? The M1A1 does have a system of cooling vests, which we never used but I understand they are have only a limited effectiveness. The M1A2 (SEP) has an air conditioning system of a sort - it's main purpose is to keep the electronics from over heating. I served on M1A1 (HC) in the US Army during the 90's.ġ: Are they airconditioned? if not, how hot would it get in the drivers compartment during summer in darwin?
