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Abstract. This paper primarily reports on the development of tank ammunition
working on the principle of kinetic energy to defeat armour.
Evolution of armour-piercing, discarding sabot (APDS) into a long rod
penetrator otherwise known as armour-piercing, fin-stabilised, discarding sabot (APFSDS) is
explained. Frontal armour protection of the current armour is anticipated
and the ability of current rounds to defeat it is
compared. Design considerations and their limitations relating to current penetrators
yielding enhanced penetration are discussed. Novel concepts to further increase
armour penetration are also reported.
Related topics:
projectiles, firepower and protection
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