Thread: M113 APC
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Old 01-14-2015, 05:18 AM
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Aluminum armor needs to be 3x as thick as it's RHA counter part for the same ballistics capabilities. This is not an exact formula, but will yield a close enough figure.

I believe the front of the M113 is proof against 14.5 mm.

The upper front armor is 38 mm @ 45 degrees and the lower front is 38 mm at 30 degrees.

For a good reference on the M113 family : http://afvdb.50megs.com/usa/m113.html
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