MERKAVA II B - JUST FINISHED!...

[moon puppy]

The concept is sort of the same as the slat armor we see on the US Strykers.

 

[Hippy Ed]

The concept is sort of the same as the slat armor we see on the US Strykers.

 

[Jeeves]

Not knowing all too much about modern armor, I'm curious as to the purpose of the lengths of chain hanging from the rear of the turret?

I was also and asked, RPG Defense. Guess that area is a sweet spot for RPGs so they dangle those chains so the warhead will detonate early before it gets in there and does real damage.

They must be mucho heavy to not part ways when the RPG comes along?

 

[reconron]

That's some sweet eye candy,Luiz!


Gr,Ron.

 

[moon puppy]

Not knowing all too much about modern armor, I'm curious as to the purpose of the lengths of chain hanging from the rear of the turret?

I was also and asked, RPG Defense. Guess that area is a sweet spot for RPGs so they dangle those chains so the warhead will detonate early before it gets in there and does real damage.

They must be mucho heavy to not part ways when the RPG comes along?

Got to remember that rpgs are shaped charge warhead for penetration as opposed to a kinetic type weapon like a Sabot. If you can make that fuse go off before the warhead is pressed up against the armor it defeats the weapon. Think of a shotgun blast. Further out you are from it the less damage it does.

 

[Jeeves]

Yeah- makes sense

 

[phantom II]

Not knowing all too much about modern armor, I'm curious as to the purpose of the lengths of chain hanging from the rear of the turret?

I was also and asked, RPG Defense. Guess that area is a sweet spot for RPGs so they dangle those chains so the warhead will detonate early before it gets in there and does real damage.

They must be mucho heavy to not part ways when the RPG comes along?

Got to remember that rpgs are shaped charge warhead for penetration as opposed to a kinetic type weapon like a Sabot. If you can make that fuse go off before the warhead is pressed up against the armor it defeats the weapon. Think of a shotgun blast. Further out you are from it the less damage it does.

But just think of all the jing- a - ling that must take place when that happens :facepalm

 

[tom1815]

Nice work Luiz

 

[lupanzer]

Thanks Ron and Tom for the nice feedback! :salute

Luiz.