The M1 Abrams tank is one of the most advanced and powerful tanks in the entire world. But, being in a tank is nothing like in movies or video games.
Abrams Tanks are massive metal beasts with groundbreaking technology, but they were NOT built for your comfort.
Like tight spaces?
It can trigger claustrophobia issues even in the healthiest soldier because there's not much room to move around. Inside the turret, you'll find three out of the four crew members crammed into an extremely tight space… and during military operations, the tank crew may spend hundreds of hours inside in the dark smelly tank interior.
Spending hours or even days in an airtight tank may be unbearable. The smell emanating from the same crew members is the worst part. The dirtiest is always the loader that after spending countless hours inserting the ammunition into the barrel, sweats more than anyone else – and of course, there’s no bathroom in Abrams tanks, so while it might be cool to check out, you wouldn’t want to stay in one very long.