Do tanks have AC?

But you guys don't have beers do you? Semper Paratus. SOL is passed, so...

Bro even Air Force humvee didn’t have AC!

That would be like asking if submarines have screen doors

I was in Air Defense Artillery in the 80's as a Chaparral Missile Crewman in West Germany. We had convertibles , so we got the rain , snow , wind when you were driving to the field and it was cold with no heaters. Also in time of war no armor protection for you sitting in the cab. In desert conditions same thing except no air conditioners. The only one that had protection from the elements was the Senior Gunner and in time of war his life expectancy was 6 seconds after his first missile launch since most planes fly in formation , you kill one and the others kill you. Other than that it was a great time to be in the Army and made lifelong brothers that to this day I still keep in touch with many of them. I later enlisted in the Air Force Reserve and did 6 years as an Apprentice Pharmacist.

Well, the Army once had an AC in what they called the SGT York. It was a twin-barrel 40mm Air Defense Weapon. It was first supposed to be built on a M-1 chassis but the Army wouldn't give up 12 M-1s. So, what did they use? The classic was from a M48, and the suspension, and engine were from an M60 tank. Yes, it did have an AC but in the summer at Ft Bliss you could tell the operators by them carrying their field jackets, it would get cold in there because it was for the computers and not for the crew. One small thing, the AC would get clogged from the dust and die. (That small thing dust + water) To fix it they would have to remove it and replace it. I was the PLL man for the System.

Yeah, there's definitely AC in modern tanks, keeps the crew from getting too hot, especially in places like the desert. I've got a tank with AC from https://savannahtank.com/ and it makes a huge difference in comfort and how well you can operate inside.

Just a heads up, besides the AC, staying hydrated and taking regular breaks when possible are key to avoiding heat-related issues. And gear-wise, wearing light, breathable clothing under your uniform can help manage the heat too. These little things add up to make sure you don't overheat or get exhausted too quickly.

Heat exhaustion is a real concern, and the military usually has protocols to manage it. The tank's design often includes ventilation systems, and sometimes you might just have to rely on old-fashioned hydration and breaks when possible.

OK, so you want to enlist in the British Army where they have a hot plate and a mini-fridge. American Army the tanks are for fighting in and they typically exclude the RV accruments.

You’re in 70 tons of steel. WTF do you care if there’s AC when a bounce round could take everything?

Not in the M60's I was used to !