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I don't think this works? (lemmy.ca)
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This is a cross post with shit just works, check both instances out!

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[-] [email protected] 31 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I hate to be “that guy” but I am fairly sure that Schürzen (German side skirts) were added to tanks to deflect AT rifle rounds that were being encountered in large numbers against the Soviets, not a measure against HEAT.

The Sherman sandbag protection has also long been a point of controversy. I believe the wartime tests showed that sandbags were somewhere between useless and of very limited use. I think this is accurate given that the spacing provided by a sandbag against HEAT would not provide much difference, and that modern external (external add ons being different than some internal designs) spaced armor is largely misunderstood by the layman in that it doesn’t usually rely on prematurely detonating but in catching the round and dismantling it or deflecting it.

I do apologize for being light on sources, as I am on the go at the moment which makes research tough and I don’t have physical resources at hand. I will look to try and come back and fill some in.

[-] [email protected] 25 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

but the russian human defence could work?

[-] [email protected] 19 points 5 months ago

further testing to commence in Spring

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Nice.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

I am skeptical.

[-] vexikron 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

As a sort of most horrifying and most ludicrous means possible of population control of the operating force employing this tactic anywhere near frontlines, or in areas that do not have air defence suitable to stop drones or aircraft, yes.

As a means of stopping anything that would not otherwise be stopped by the vehicle's armor, no.

Unless it turns out the vehicle is actually made of aluminum instead of steel. Then... maybe yes for 50 cal rounds coming from beyond about a kilometer, maybe less.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

Yes. Statistics indicate that 270000 Unexplosive Unreactive Armyguys provide a slight survivability chance to the t72.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Honestly, as defence against a weapon with a range of about 100m, a bunch of guys with guns and a higher vantage point would do the job.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

nice

[-] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago

I miss the various tank subreddits.

[-] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago

I think either [email protected]

or

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could serve as suitable short term stopgaps.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

yes but people no people

[-] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Be the change.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

I want the source for the bottom image please.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

I've seen it on discord alot, I think UAF tweeted it. Basically led to a massacre using FPV drone.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I saw it on lemmy earlier today. One of the Ukraine communities I assume, so prob from a telegram channel originally.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I don't suppose you remember the title?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I’m sorry I don’t. If I come across it, I’ll let you know again.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Mom said it's my turn to post this

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