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Does era work against Apfsds?
Kontakt-5 is a type of second-generation explosive reactive armour (ERA) originating in the Soviet Union. It is the first type of ERA that is effectively able to defeat modern armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS) rounds.
Are MBTs obsolete?
Not completely obsolete but in most plausible battle scenarios, modern MBT are becoming less relevant. Back during WW2 the only possible way to break through heavily defended lines was using tanks, initially infantry tanks with adequate protection and firepower.
Are anti-tank guns obsolete?
Towed anti-tank guns disappeared from most Western countries, such as the United States, after World War II, to be replaced by shoulder-fired rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, and eventually, guided anti-tank missiles.
How much does a t90 cost?
| T-90 | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Kartsev-Venediktov |
| Manufacturer | Uralvagonzavod, Heavy Vehicles Factory |
| Unit cost | USD 2.5 million in 1999, USD 2.77 – 4.25 million in 2011 (varies by source) T-90SM: USD 4.5 Million in 2016 |
| Produced | 1992–present |
What are the different types of tank ammunition?
DESCRIPTION The current 120 mm family of tactical tank ammunition consists of the five unique cartridges, each designed to defeat one or more specific threat targets. The family includes the fifth generation Kinetic Energy (KE) cartridge, three High-Explosive (HE) cartridges, and a canister cartridge.
What type of cannons are used in APFSDS ammunition?
Nevertheless, in the early development of APFSDS ammunition, existing rifled barrel cannons were used, (and are still in use), such as the 105 mm M68/M68E1 cannon mounted on the M60/A1/A3 main battle tank or the British 120 mm Royal Ordnance L30 of the Challenger 2 tank.
What is the history of ammunition in tanks?
Throughout the past century of tank development, a large range of ammunition types have been produced and seen combat. As time progressed, technology improved and rounds also improved in terms of lethality, accuracy and ballistic performance.
Why do modern tanks use smoothbore guns?
Another reason for the use of smoothbore and very low twist rate guns is that the most effective precision shaped charge designs, High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) munitions, lose armour penetrating performance when rotating too quickly.