Armor: May 2, 2003

Archives

One problem with larger tank guns, and the very high speed APFSDS shells, is the long distance the smaller "penetrators" can travel, and the "safety area" required to prevent off target shells from hitting someone. Although the shell is 120mm, the actual penetrator is much smaller (to get the higher speed). NATO 120mm APFSDS requires a range with at least 130 kilometers of unpopulated space downrange. Russian made 125mm APFSDS shells require at least 80 kilometers. 

 

X

ad

Help Keep Us From Drying Up

We need your help! Our subscription base has slowly been dwindling.

Each month we count on your contribute. You can support us in the following ways:

  1. Make sure you spread the word about us. Two ways to do that are to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
  2. Subscribe to our daily newsletter. We’ll send the news to your email box, and you don’t have to come to the site unless you want to read columns or see photos.
  3. You can contribute to the health of StrategyPage.
Subscribe   contribute   Close