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When you put the armor at an angle, the thickness is increased due to the fact that it is sloped as opposed to plumb.
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What are the long-term effects of World War 1 tanks?
Some of the long - term effects of the World War 1 tanks were that the future models had to be upgraded to reduce the weaknesses of the earlier tanks. These days, tanks can move faster and have thicker armor.
What were the characteristics of the tanks used by Egypt and Israel in the 1973 war?
The US tanks used by Israel in the 1973 war with Egypt had greater size, thicker armor and smaller guns than the Soviet tanks used by Egypt.
What were the names of World War 2 army tanks?
Germany Sturmpanzerwagen A7V (20) K-Wagen (5 late war prototypes were never completed and were later destroyed by Allied Disarmament Commission) France Schneider CA1 (~400) St. Chamond (~400) Renault FT-17 (3800+) United Kingdom Mark I Mark II Mark III Mark IV Mark V Whippet
Australian troops Vietnam war?
Australian armor (Centurian tanks) and armored personnel carriers (US M-113's), as well as regular infantrymen were sent to Vietnam.
What would happen if the Bf-109 German fighter had armor protection and self-sealing fuel tanks in World War 2?
The Allied Force and Soviet Army will take more casualties!
What were World War 2 tanks made of?
1 1/2 inch heat-treated steel alloys. Most of them could stop .50 cal armor piercing rounds, and some tanks had sloped armour/armor, which could stop heavier shells by deflecting them.
How thick is the Tiger tank's armor?
The mantlet of the Tiger I was 110 millimeters thick. Note that the tank did not have a sloped or slanted glacis plate, and thus the effectiveness of the armor was not maximized. The Tiger II had 180 millimeter armor, but this was sloped to increase its effectiveness and afford better protection. Use the links below to learn more.
Who built the panzer?
Panzer=Armor=tanks. Automobile makers generally produce tanks.
What does armor do in the tanks flash game?
nsma,dnad
Were armoured tanks invulnerable to machine guns?
In WW 1, the armor on tanks was not THAT thick, and a heavy machine gun with armor piercing ammuntion COULD disable a tank. They were NOT invulnerable.
What impact did the Panzer have in World War 2?
Panzer=Armor. Therefore your question is asking "what impact did armor have in WWII?" Armor=Tanks=Panzer was simply an evolution process. Before tanks, men fought USING HORSES. In WWII every combatant nation (the smart ones) exchanged their HORSES for tanks! All combatants in WWII had tanks (panzers, armor); the USSR had T34 medium tanks; the US used M3 Stuarts & Lees; the French & Italians used Renaults and Fiat tanks; Japan had Type 97 medium & Type 95 light tanks; Germany had Mk I thru 7's. Just part of the evolution of mankind...horses to tanks, swords to rifles!
In World War 2 what did the Germans call their tanks?
Like Americans, they call their tanks "armor"; in German armor is pronounced panzer. In the US Army (during the Vietnam era) an armor crewman was a tank crewman. A German tank crewman would be called a panzer crewman.
Is titanium used on tanks armor?
No. Titanium costs approximately 10 times more than steel and titanium is only lighter that steel. You actually will need more titanium than steel for armor (strength to size issue). Tanks don't have problem with heavy armor so weight is not an issue for them.
Why did tanks sink easily in mud?
Tanks sunk easily in mud, for they were so heavy and large. The armor plating was also very thick and dense.
How many tank does an armor major have?
Depends on the country In Pakistan Army a Major is a Squadron Commander and there are 14 tanks in a squadron so he commands 14 tanks
What are the long-term effects of World War 1 tanks?
Some of the long - term effects of the World War 1 tanks were that the future models had to be upgraded to reduce the weaknesses of the earlier tanks. These days, tanks can move faster and have thicker armor.
Are fronts sloped or vertical?
They are sloped
