How high does an explosive anti-tank work?
The warhead functions by having an explosive charge collapse a metal liner inside the warhead into a high-velocity superplastic jet; this is capable of penetrating armour steel to a depth of seven or more times the diameter of the charge (charge diameters, CD).
Do tanks shoot explosive rounds?
Modern tank guns are large-caliber high-velocity guns, capable of firing kinetic energy penetrators, high-explosive anti-tank, and cannon-launched guided projectiles.
Who Invented High Explosive Anti-Tank?
Henry Mohaupt
History. Soviet 125 mm HEAT BK-14 Shaped charge warheads were promoted internationally by the Swiss inventor Henry Mohaupt, who exhibited the weapon before the Second World War. Prior to 1939 Mohaupt had demonstrated his invention to British and French ordnance authorities.
What is the difference between high explosives and low explosives?
Explosives fall into two categories – high explosives and low explosives. The main difference between these two categories is the velocity of detonation. High explosives detonate at a rate greater than the speed of sound whereas low explosives deflagrate.
What is the most powerful tank round?
The M829A1 round weighs 20.9 kg (46 lb) and has an overall length of 984 mm (38.7 in). The 7.9 kg (17 lb) of JA-19 propellant creates a chamber pressure of 5,600 bars (81,221 psi), which results in a muzzle velocity of 1,575 m/s (5,170 ft/s).
How do HESH rounds work?
HESH rounds are thin metal shells filled with inert material (like coal-tar pitch), plastic explosive and a delayed-action base fuze. Upon impacting, the inert material followed by plastic explosive is “squashed” against the surface of the target and spreads out to form a disc or “pat” of explosive.
What does HEAT MP t mean?
Definition. HEAT-MPT. High-Explosive Anti-Tank – Multi-Purpose Tracer.