To: Archangelsk; archy
An RPG could kill an Abrams crewman. Might even brew up the inside of the turret.
An RPG could knock down a CH-53. Both would be lucky shots.
Search keyword armor. There have been several discussions of mysterious holes appearing in our tanks.
13 posted on
04/13/2004 10:19:02 AM PDT by
Cannoneer No. 4
(I've lost turret power; I have my nods and my .50. Hooah. I will stay until relieved. White 2 out.)
To: Cannoneer No. 4; Criminal Number 18F
I don't know. I think the Chobom armor of the Abrams deflects the HE plasma jet of an RPG and the armor's geometry prevents the warhead from striking directly on any turret, hull or side skirting surface. On the other hand, a strike on an end connector or a center guide will definitely cause the tread to have a bad day.
Your thoughts?
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