Logo from Scott Cunningham.
Logo from Scott Cunningham.
his series of articles describes the mechanism of plate failure and penetration and provides formulæ for the various effects upon penetration. Some of the articles also cover modern ammunition to provide continuity, albeit with slightly less detail.
The Mechanism of Plate Penetration and Failure. When an armour piercing projectile penetrates armour plate, the penetration usually occurs in one of a few quite characteristic ways, the actual mode of failure depending upon the nature of the plate. In this article the various common modes of penetration are described, and an explanation of the way in which plate properties determine the nature of penetration. Included are discussions on post World War II projectiles.
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