tanker4145 -> RE: Shurzen for the Abrams? (10/21/2004 10:30:02 PM)
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The M1A1 has some of the best armor in the world. I know of many a tank that has been hit by RPGs and they don't do much unless they get a lucky hit. One tank took two to it's side on patrol (that RPG gunner was good, hitting a tank moving 30mph twice in30 seconds). It barely chipped the paint on the side and you had to look close to see it. One did hit a gun mantle and messed up the main gun, but everyone in side was fine and the tank kept rolling. Of course, it also depends on the type of RPG and where it hits. Every tank has some vulnerabilities. I also saw a tank that had been hit by some type of long rod penetrator to the side of the turret. There was a hole about 8 inches deep less than an inch in diameter. The only thing is the armor cause the round to curve upwards so it didn't penetrate. It only got about 2 inches deep. There's also a tank in the gulf war that was broke down and took on 3 Iraqi tanks and was hit twice I believe but destroyed all three of the enemy with no serious damage. It's somewhere on the web. Of course I can't remember if they were T-55's or T-72's, which makes a difference, but either way a tank being stationary and ambushed taking on three enemy tanks, getting hit twice, and coming out on top is impressive. As for the Bradley's, you'll see they have some type of reactive armor on. Look closely at them on the news. The Strykers have slatted armor cages that seem to work pretty good. The Army is even saying it's the best vehicle in Iraq. Of course, it can't hurt they aren't deployed to the worst spots like Sadr city.
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