The Vehicle Engine Exhaust Smoke System (VEESS) is a system used on some tanks (like the M1 Abrams) where fuel is injected into the hot exhaust to create a thick smoke cloud. Historically, it was used to reduce both visual and IR detection, providing a tactical smoke screen without firing smoke grenades.
Tanks with Exhaust Smoke Systems (VEESS)
USA:
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M1 Abrams (M1A1 / M1A2)
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M60 Patton (late variants)
United Kingdom:
- Challenger 1
- Challenger 2
USSR / Russian:
- T-54
- T-55
- T-62
- T-72
- T-80
- T-90
- Yes
- No