AboutPeter Eriksson Expertise Im capable of answering many of your questions about modern Main Battle Tanks and their configuration/construction/sub-systems. I can also tell you a thing or two about MBT ammunition like the DU-projectiles and Hollow Charge munitions if you like.
Experience I work as a technical officer in the Swedish armoured corps. I work on a daily basis with modern systems like the Leopard 2 MBT and the CV9040 IFV. This is something I have done for almost 4 years now and on my sparetime I sometimes help to restore old armoured vehicles. In addition to that I have a website at www.mainbattletanks.net dedicated to swedish armoured vehicles.
Question I have quite a few clients who were in tanks in Vietnam. Several have signs of brain injury, without history of trauma -- other than being in tanks during combat. Is there any evidence that the violent shaking of the head or impact of sound waves could have produced brain injury in these veterans?
Answer Hello.
This was a question that I have never encountered before. I have never heard of such a connection with brain damage & tanks... even if I suspect that tankers in general have some sort of brain defect... ;)
High noise can lead to tinnitus (high pitch noise & ringing in the ears) which in turn can lead to problems and unhealth. Violent shaking and bouncing in tanks with helmets on could cause stretched neck muscles and I guess, in theory, more severe injuries.
