Triumvir Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 Does anyone know exactly how shot traps come about? I ask because while I can clearly see how they might happen on an early Panther, I don't quite understand how the saukopf mantlet stopped them from happening on a JPz IV. Also (and this is the real topic, but disguised among the obCM -- heh heh --) does the new "Israeli" look, such as that seen on some Leopard A2 variants, and certainly the upgraded M60 Sabra that IMI produces not also produce shot traps, if someone lands a shot on the lower part of the turret? Consider this: Sabra versus this: Panther Mantlet Answers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumvir Posted July 17, 2001 Author Share Posted July 17, 2001 ****e****e****e does anyone know how to edit titles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtaskagain Posted July 17, 2001 Share Posted July 17, 2001 I've wondered about the traps on new tanks myself. It certainly looks quite vulernable, especially to a sabot round. The Saukopf on the Jgpzr I believe merely helps defelect rounds better. I don't think there was a real shot trap, just it's more effecient to use a smooth sloping mantlet than a big thick box like the mid-production Stugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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