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Originally Posted by troung
Any negative features of putting slat armor on a 60 ton tank? Other then red tape and ruining the look?
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It would be a little wider, and a little heavier. Probably a little more annoying to work on. Beyond that, no, none that i can think of.
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Originally Posted by troung
The Philippine Marines are putting slat armor on vehicles or so I hear to deal with RPG-2s. How would slat as used on a Stryker hold up to a tandem charge RPG-7, RPG-29, AT-3 or TOW-2? Granted stopping one missile makes it worth it.
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If the slats take out the first warhead, then the tandem warhead will only still be hitting the ERA or other applique armor, so it should work like a charm.
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Originally Posted by troung
What is known is these tanks have with their current armor been able to take a hell of a pounding from ATGMs.
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Not this time apparently. I also think we should at least design a slat kit for the Abrams(so it can be mass produced in a hurry should it ever be decided we need them in large numbers). I think one already exists for the brad, but i know the Stryker, 113, and LAV-25 all have slat kits available.