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Can back blast kill?
The backblast of the RPG-7 can and will kill anyone behind the soldier firing it, friendly or enemy.
Can a RPG destroy an Abrams?
Since most of the readily available RPG-7 rounds cannot penetrate M1 Abrams tank armor from almost any angle, it is primarily effective against soft-skinned or lightly armored vehicles, and infantry.
Why is Backblast lethal?
Backblast results from gaseous overpressurization that ruptures out the back when a rocket is fired. It can cause injuries, but also it limits Marines to firing the rockets in open and unconfined spaces, exposing Marines to enemy fire.
What does ATGM mean?
A variety of rockets and missiles are employed against armoured vehicles, but the most sophisticated are antitank guided missiles (ATGM), which can be directed to a target by several different guidance systems, including laser guiding, television camera, or wire guiding.
How much does an ATGM cost?
| 9M133 Kornet | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1988–1998 |
| Manufacturer | Degtyarev plant |
| Unit cost | $6,230 per missile (2012, export cost) |
| Produced | 1994–present |
How much does a AT4 cost?
AT4
| AT4 AT4 CS, AT4-CS, AT-4CS | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | US$1,480.64 |
| No. built | 600,000+ |
| Variants | AT4 HEAT AT4-CS AT4-CS AST AT4-CS ER AT4-CS HE AT4-CS HP AT4-CS RS |
| Specifications |
What happens when you get hit by a Nuclear Blast?
As the video above explains, approximately 35 percent of the energy of a nuclear blast is released in the form of thermal radiation. And seeing as thermal radiation travels at approximately the speed of light, the first thing that will hit you is a flash of blinding light and heat.
How far away from a nuclear bomb would you be blind?
For a bomb that size, people up to 21 km (13 miles) away would experience flash blindness on a clear day, and people up to 85 km (52.8 miles) away would be temporarily blinded on a clear night.
What should you do if you’re warned of an imminent attack?
If warned of an imminent attack, immediately get inside the nearest building and move away from windows. This will help provide protection from the blast, heat, and radiation of the detonation. When you have reached a safe place, try to maintain a distance of at least six feet between yourself and people who are not part of your household.
What is the impact of a single nuclear bomb?
First, let’s get this out of the way – there is no clear-cut impact of a single nuclear bomb, because it depends on a whole lot of things, including the weather on the day it’s dropped, the time of day it’s detonated, the geographical layout of where it hits, and whether it explodes on the ground or in the air.