Why are external views disabled for vehicles?

[oboe]

I don't have much time in GVs, but with the much better terrain and great-looking trees in AH3, I've been trying to include a few sorties each time I play.

One thing I don't get is why are external views disabled?  The commanders position usually offers a pretty reasonable 360 degree view, so why can't we go to external view?  I'd appreciate seeing how the different skins look in the field, not just the hangar.

[icepac]

You will probably have to watch a film to see it.

If it were enabled, people would abuse it to see around corners or over hills to spot enemy tanks.

[oboe]

That makes sense, thanks icepac.

[RSLQK186]

You should be able go offline or use a custom arena that you control and enable external views.

[Randy1]

Abused just like bombers.