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Old 10-30-2017, 01:36 PM
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The frontal protection of an M1A2 SEP is estimated at 940-960mm against armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS) rounds, and 1,320-1,620mm against HEAT rounds.

This is believed to be only matched by the Challenger 2 (and possibly the Leopard 2A7), and is considered at least equal and probably superior to the frontal armour protection of the new Russian T-14 Armada tank. So if an anti-tank missile can penetrate the estimated resistance of the frontal armour of the M1A2 SEP against a HEAT projectile then the M1A2 SEP is not invulnerable.
Right, I get that. I guess what I meant to ask is whether DU has been combat tested.

There have been quite a few instances of manufacturers gaming the system and fudging test results. The proof is in the pudding. It's one thing to claim that DU armor can defeat X,Y,Z based on calculations and testing; combat is a truer indicator of a weapon's efficacy.
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