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From: cbl@uihepa.hep.uiuc.edu (Chris Luchini)
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Subject: buldge on tank gun barrels
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Date: 9 Feb 91 03:43:40 GMT
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From: cbl@uihepa.hep.uiuc.edu (Chris Luchini)
What is the cylindrical buldge on the barrel of the m1 tanks, about
2/3 down the barrel from the muzzle?

[mod.note:  It's a bore evacuator.  Its purpose is to remove propellant
fumes from the gun bore so that when the breech is opened, they don't
all flood back into the turret.  - Bill ]

Also, how thick is the front armor on an m1? Someone told me 2 meters, that
seems a little high.
-c
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