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From: brims@bnkl01.astro.ucla.edu
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Reactive armor
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Date: 14 Jun 91 15:55:17 GMT
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From: brims@bnkl01.astro.ucla.edu


A lot of postings on tank technology mention reactive armor. What
nobody mentions is what it's like for the crew of a tank when an
incoming projectile is rejected by reactive armor. How loud does it get
in there? I imagine it must be pretty bad (yes I know it's infinitely
preferable to what happens if the shell penetrates :^) ). Is the crew
even functional after the concussion? Any figures on how likely a tank
is to survive after one unsuccessful hit? Any personal experiences?

George Brims
UCLA Astronomy Department
brims@bnkl01.astro.ucla.edu