Why Russian tanks explode like fireworks while American tanks keep their crews alive 💥🛡️ The shocking difference comes down to ammunition storage. Russian tanks store their ammo in a carousel beneath the turret – one hit and the entire tank becomes a pressure cooker, launching the turret hundreds of feet into the air. This is called the "jack-in-the-box effect." American tanks like the M1 Abrams store ammunition in the rear bustle with blow-out panels. If hit, the explosion vents AWAY from the