What are these panels on modern tanks ??

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Wildboar44
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What are these panels on modern tanks ??

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At the risk of being a dimbo I have always wondered what these are for ........

Considering one is an American Abraham's and the other is a British Challanger II ... what is this panel for on both vehicles ?

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Re: What are these panels on modern tanks ??

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Creates a cool spot that shows up on thermal image sights.
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Re: What are these panels on modern tanks ??

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Like trackmech said, they are IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) panels. Assumption here is that the enemy would not have those devices when viewed at night using thermal imaging. In daytime, troops and tankers can use the tank's silhouette or other means of identification.
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Re: What are these panels on modern tanks ??

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Thank you for your speedy replies , makes sense now thats explained ... Thanks once again
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