Chapter 35-3 The End is Near

[Cabbage Patch]

Thanks for the info, CP. On the subject, how much armor does a Bradley have over and above the non-fighting vehicles?

The Bradley is classified as a lightly armored vehicle, but it is on the heavy end of that spectrum. When it was designed it was meant to protect the crew against hits from the Soviet Union's light caliber weapons; it was supposed to be "impervious" to the heavy machine guns (12.7mm and 14.5mm) and "protected against" the light cannon (23mm and 30mm) on their infantry fighting vehicles. Later generations added protection against High Explosive Anti Tank (HEAT) rounds, which are the type of warhead used in anti-tank rockets and missiles.

In combat Bradleys can hold their own against Soviet era tank (depends on who shoots first), artillery fire and small arms. They've proven very vulnerable to buried mines and Improvised Explosive Devices, and, apparently, very sharp fingernails.

[YetAnotherBloodyCheek]

So there is no way to seal the hatches effectively?

[scbubba]

The Bradley is classified as a lightly armored vehicle, but it is on the heavy end of that spectrum. When it was designed it was meant to protect the crew against hits from the Soviet Union's light caliber weapons; it was supposed to be "impervious" to the heavy machine guns (12.7mm and 14.5mm) and "protected against" the light cannon (23mm and 30mm) on their infantry fighting vehicles. Later generations added protection against High Explosive Anti Tank (HEAT) rounds, which are the type of warhead used in anti-tank rockets and missiles.

In combat Bradleys can hold their own against Soviet era tank (depends on who shoots first), artillery fire and small arms. They've proven very vulnerable to buried mines and Improvised Explosive Devices, and, apparently, very sharp fingernails.

Ok. I got a pretty good idea of what the soldiers are using to go toe-to-toe with the Little Ones/Advanced Little Ones outside of Ft Irwin. I just pulled up this episode to see what Puck said when Michael asked what was going on. At 19:09 Puck says "They figured out how to tear into the tanks" so I'm making the assumption that the enemy is either going under the vehicle or exploiting some top side weak point.

Of course, there is the possibility that these creatures are hard/strong enough to get through the armor you just described but that seems more far fetched.

[Cabbage Patch]

So there is no way to seal the hatches effectively?

The hatches on the Bradley lock from the inside, and can't be forced open from the outside without explosives or a cutting torch. It is a common practice for the crew in the turret to fight with the hatches open, or partly open, to have a better view of the battlespace, which might make them vulnerable.

[clem131]

The hatches on the Bradley lock from the inside, and can't be forced open from the outside without explosives or a cutting torch. It is a common practice for the crew in the turret to fight with the hatches open, or partly open, to have a better view of the battlespace, which might make them vulnerable.

Still, that would leave a small entry spot, if the crew concentrates fire they should be able to hold them from getting in, right? I still think they just tore apart the hull.
Question: the next episode is going to be on air live, right? I'm like 12 timezones from California, so when can we expect a downloadable episode? I assume right after the live transmission, and in this case: how are we getting the aftershow? As a separate WND?

[HorrorHiro]

I really hope Scratch is the one who jacked the SWAT car. But even with that, how is she going to be a threat anymore? i suppose she could join another group and find away to get rid of who ever's in charge and make herself leader.

[love bump]

Ok. I got a pretty good idea of what the soldiers are using to go toe-to-toe with the Little Ones/Advanced Little Ones outside of Ft Irwin. I just pulled up this episode to see what Puck said when Michael asked what was going on. At 19:09 Puck says "They figured out how to tear into the tanks" so I'm making the assumption that the enemy is either going under the vehicle or exploiting some top side weak point.

Of course, there is the possibility that these creatures are hard/strong enough to get through the armor you just described but that seems more far fetched.

yeah that was another thing that bothered me how the hell did they manage to tear into the Bradleys i mean ripping into flesh is one thing but ripping into armour plating is another thing. the only thing that came to mind when i was listening to it was they got in through the turret hatches but given the number of infected there were up against i would have assumed the soldiers would have the good sense to fight with the hatches closed.

[YetAnotherBloodyCheek]

I really hope Scratch is the one who jacked the SWAT car. But even with that, how is she going to be a threat anymore? i suppose she could join another group and find away to get rid of who ever's in charge and make herself leader.

Scratch.Will.Be.Back. It is as simple as that. There is no safe refuge, no mercy, and hopefully no more bleeding edge sloppyness.

[love bump]

Still, that would leave a small entry spot, if the crew concentrates fire they should be able to hold them from getting in, right? I still think they just tore apart the hull.

the thing is from the description of the new type of zombie does not indicate that they are strong enough to be able to do that. they just don't have the muscle to do that.

[YetAnotherBloodyCheek]

I occurred to me that we have not seen any biological or chemical warfare (except for CS gas) materials being applied thus far. Ok, these are really nasty weapons and the U.S. biological weapon program ended some decades ago. However, there is a on in Colorado (more herePueblo Chemical Depot). So, has it never been an option to Kimmet? Maybe this would stopped the zombies more effectively?

Please do not be too harsh on me, that is not my favorite field of knowledge.