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minus-squareDanannlinkfedilinkarrow-up3·3 years agoWith an upgraded 9M117, even these lads will threaten Abrams and Leopards from the frontal arc.
minus-squareComradeSaladlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·3 years agoAbrams yes, as the front armour is 700mm vs the 9M’s 750mm penetration, but Leopard most likely no as the front armour is 800mm. It would probably still cause substantial damage and spalling, but would most likely not be able to fully penetrate a fully armoured area.
With an upgraded 9M117, even these lads will threaten Abrams and Leopards from the frontal arc.
Abrams yes, as the front armour is 700mm vs the 9M’s 750mm penetration, but Leopard most likely no as the front armour is 800mm.
It would probably still cause substantial damage and spalling, but would most likely not be able to fully penetrate a fully armoured area.