Re: Oh yes!
When it comes to military equipment I think the best way to find an optimal config is to just have a bunch of squadies (preferably marines) use the vehicle for a while. Leave out an angle grinder and a welder.
I've heard of WW2 era designs getting optimized by finding what stuff was still left in the tank after it had (successfully) been through a few combat engagements. Anything not removed and tossed was important. Anything not there doesn't need to be there in new vehicles either.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
