phil stanbridge Posted December 22, 2000 Share Posted December 22, 2000 Okay, weird maybe, but I was thinking, reading some threads below, when you hear about a tiny M5 knocking out a King Tiger etc etc, how does the relatively small shell actually 'kill' something as big and as powerful as that. Presumably a lucky immobilizing engine shot, or the crew are killed or maimed. Was this the case? Maybe a morbid question in some respects but just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ciks Posted December 22, 2000 Share Posted December 22, 2000 May be they were lucky to shoot right into the Tigers barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samhain Posted December 22, 2000 Share Posted December 22, 2000 The size of the shell doesn't really matter after it's penetrated the armor, afaik. Depending on whether it's solid AP shot, an explosive shell, or a hollow charge, metal fragments, molten metal, an explosive concussion, and/or hot gas would all be allowed into the crew or engine compartment. Goodbye tank and crew ------------------ I rode a tank, held a general's rank When the blitzkrieg raged, and the bodies stank. --Rolling Stones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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