Posted on 09/27/2023 9:19:02 AM PDT by Red Badger
WW3 not far away.
Didn’t we give a bunch to Russia also?
Whoever wrote this seems to have a blind spot when it comes to the word ‘depleted’.
DUh................
I’m depleted. Your depleted. The whole damn world is depleted!
You know if it wasnt for me living, eating, breathing, existing as one inside of a combat loaded M-1 tank, my penis wouldnt be half as big as it is now.
You are depleted until you are deleted...................
Nice tank pics. Maximum gun pron.
As if Putin’s invading army has been holding back using these over there so far??? Haven’t the Russians used phosphorous bombs as well? Thermobarics or Fuel-Air explosives also?
Pot; meet kettle.
I can see DU rounds being needed for Bradleys and other smaller (50mm or so) guns, but don’t see where they’re needed for the modern tank guns (120mm+). Probably need them for the 105mm guns.
The only instance where they’re needed is to ensure penetration of the frontal arc of protection - which only happens during long range tank on tank combat. There is VERY LITTLE of that happening in the Ukraine.
Horrors, we have ammuniition that injures and kills people.
When are we going to field those exploding marshmellows that destroy tanks?
You can shoot down helicopters and such as well. Not totally useless.
The stupid Brits are being uber careful masking up to handle the SABOT rounds. Good thing they didnt touch them with bare skin or they would really be in trouble.
Is that General Johnson Jameson?
You wanted that with Punkin Spice, correct?
—> Whoever wrote this seems to have a blind spot when it comes to the word ‘depleted’.
Yes, depleted uranium (DU) is still radioactive.
Even though the radioactivity of depleted uranium is lower than that of natural uranium, it still emits alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. The alpha particles emitted by depleted uranium can be shielded by a thin layer of material, such as skin or clothing, but pose a greater risk when inhaled or ingested. Beta and gamma radiation can penetrate further into the body and can be a concern if someone is exposed to large amounts of depleted uranium or comes into close contact it.
The primary health risk associated with depleted uranium is not its radioactivity but rather its chemical toxicity.
When depleted uranium particles are inhaled or ingested, they can accumulate in the body and pose a health hazard due to their chemical properties. There is ongoing scientific research and debate regarding the potential long-term health effects of exposure to depleted uranium.
Now, when depleted uranium shells are pulverized as they hit targets, dust is airborne and travels by wind, exposing populations and farmland to threat.
Ee ghaad!
I have a chunk of it. I keep it wrapped in paper…
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