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Originally Posted by hicks The Apaches used them in Desert Storm.
It's just too dangerous to use them in every type of weapon. The bullet itself isn't what does the most damage to an indivdual, it's breathing in the powder that is created after impact. | No. The reason DU is used is because i.e. like the 120mm APFSDS-T rounds the M1 fires, the penetrator is DU and as the penetrator passes throught armor it sharpen itself,hence Armor Peircing . | Dear Member,
"It sharpens itself" WHAT??????
Jack E. Hammond |
Yes, the Depleted Urainium sharpens itself. Thats why it got the nick-name "Silver Bullet" in Desert Storm. The M1 tank crews had trouble with the round exiting one target and entering another. The round enters using its Kenetic Energy and pushes through the armor and sharpens itself. Hence Armor Peircing.
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