Re: [SGish] APC question

At 2:12 AM -0700 8/13/01, Ron Abitz wrote:
>One thing you should consider is that most if not all modern U.S.
tracks (at
>least M1, M2-3 {bradleys}, 113 and variants) have a fire suppress
system
>that is triggered by fire or explosion that contains halon, a gass that
>bonds with O2 makeing it unavalable to fuel the fire/explosion. Oh and
>unadvalable to the crew/passangers so it is a real go Idea to get out.

There are effective fire suppressants even now that aren't quite like 
Halon but still accomplish the same effect. The basic effect of the 
suppressant is to cool the combustion source below its flash 
temperature and restrict oxygen flow at the same time.

Energen is an example of one that is Argon, CO2 and Nitrogen. The 
increased content of CO2 increases respiration rate in humans.

For practical concepts, SG vehicles will likely have a fire 
suppression system, but will likely not have the same issue to the 
occupants.

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