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From: camelsho@matt.ksu.ksu.edu (Raouls Used Camlshop)
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Subject: Re: M1 Tanks
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Date: 17 Apr 91 14:39:13 GMT
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From: camelsho@matt.ksu.ksu.edu (Raouls Used Camlshop)


alfalfa@milton.u.washington.edu (Corey Lawson) writes:
>The M1A2 is to have some improvements over the M1A1.  The main
>difference will be a separate thermal sight for the Commander, which
>will allow the Commander to search for targets and then hand them off
>to the gunner.  

Will this system be automatic? i.e. If the commander spots a new
target can he punch a button that will allow the fire control
computer to automatically aquire the new target when the current
one has been eliminated?

--
james seymour
camelsho@matt.ksu.ksu.edu