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zraver · 09-02-2007, 00:49 AM

I have been looking at penetration data and the Centurion with its heavier armor could engage the Patton from 2000m and remain relatively safe if it was hull down. the 90mm gun does about 160mm or penetration at that range and the Cent has 152mm of armor so its a close call. But the Centurions 20 pounder can punch holes in the Patton from that range with ease because the Patton only had 110mm of armor at 60 degrees. If the Indian's had 105mm equipped Centurions with penetration at 2000m well in excess of 200mm RHAe its not even close.

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zraver Contrary by nature. *Military Professional* Join Date: 10-22-06 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,164 Country:	I have been looking at penetration data and the Centurion with its heavier armor could engage the Patton from 2000m and remain relatively safe if it was hull down. the 90mm gun does about 160mm or penetration at that range and the Cent has 152mm of armor so its a close call. But the Centurions 20 pounder can punch holes in the Patton from that range with ease because the Patton only had 110mm of armor at 60 degrees. If the Indian's had 105mm equipped Centurions with penetration at 2000m well in excess of 200mm RHAe its not even close.