Quote:
Originally Posted by Stan187
The numbers for T-90 protection on Fofanov's site are with or without ERA?
|
IIRC with for at least some of the shots.
Quote:
|
Yes, those numbers are from a number of sites that may or may not be correct. Fortunately for us (you in particular, I suspect), the US military chooses not to publish detailed numbers on such things all over the internet for people who don't need to know to see.
|
I don't have official figures, but we were told in the 90's we had the equivalent of well over a meter of protection. That was with the M1A1. The M1A2 goes far past that.
Quote:
|
Indeed, Hizballah's experience with the Kornet does not prove its capabilities beyond what we already knew. They were well trained, and they made sure to take flank shots to vlunerable areas, such as the engine exhaust area.
|
sir no sir, the Kornets CEP (.3 to .5m IIRC)is not accurate enough for vent shots vs a moving target especially the Merkava with its long-narrow vents.
However back to the topic of the thread the Kornet or Metis in a head to head US/USSR showdown is not going to be a war winner. The US M829 migh tnot work any more effectively vs the Kontack equipped T-72 and T-80 tanks at range but no Russian round was effective at any range. Any kills would be golden BB type shots from the front.