Comments by "Hyok Kim" (@hyokkim7726) on "What Happened to Thermal Camofluage?" video.

@Acrophobia2 ''kinda hard to direct heat.'' That depends on the engineering solution. ''Especially when it is being generated on the hull of the vehicle..'' What would be the source of the heat on the hull? ''..and not something like an engine'' Isn't the engine the main source of heat, as well as the gun for MBTs?
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@Acrophobia2 They can direct it to a heat sink, and convert it from there.
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@NmaeUnavailablesigh What about turning the heat from the heat sink into electricity for re-use, instead? I think that's what ROK is working on for the later variation of K3 MBTs.
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@Acrophobia2 ''the hull is heated by the sun.'' That can be taken care of rather easily: Just put an awning over them during day. K2 MBTs sold to Omanis actually have put a parasol on the top of the turret to keep the crews extra cool. If that's not enough, they can put extra reflective material on the hull during the day. Abrahams already has been using reflective shields inside the hull to keep the crews extra cool for decades from the engine heat. Cost only a few grand. ''You are correct that the engine and gun are main sources of heat, but those can be shielded easier than the hull.'' Yes, that can be 'shielded', but turning the crew compartment into an oven! One very important reason why the Arab tanks had performed so poorly against IDF. Still, it would be nice in Winter, real cozy and warm. Anyway, the later variation of K3 MBTs will use electric motor, and rail gun, far less heat to contend with.
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@SamtheIrishexan ROK is working on something for the infantry, and I think they may be ahead of BAE.
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@Stryker2279 Would work, especially in Winter, when you wouldn't even need to dump the heat.
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ROK is working on K3 MBTs later versions to be run on electric motors, and rail gun. I think the residual heat could get directed to a heat sink inside, and the heat could be converted back to electricity.
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