AFLC Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 Check out the pics in the link below. Can missiles actually do that? [url=http://www.strategypage.com/gallery/default.asp?target=jslide1.htm] I mean is that for real? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 Holy CRAP! you have got to see this! http://www.strategypage.com/gallery/default.asp?target=jslide1.htm -tom w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 Yep But not the warhead in the missile it was the secondary explosion from the "tactically" loaded tank that caused the massive boom A T-72 carried a LOT of ammo and if it all went off (which it tends to do) you get a nasty explosion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFLC Posted May 2, 2001 Author Share Posted May 2, 2001 Either that or a nuclear tipped ATGM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpkr Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 Holy cow! "Where's Lt. Ivan?" "Over there . . . and under that rock . . . and in that tree . . . and by that road . . ." My opponent's tanks don't look like that when I blow them up! BTS DO SOMEFINK! MrSpkr [ 05-02-2001: Message edited by: MrSpkr ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Heidman Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 A T-72 is an old tank. I would not be surprised to see a Javelin make short work of it, in fact, I would be surprised if a Javelin did not! Although, like others have said, there is no way that the warhead on the Javelin did all that damage. Jeff Heidman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barticus Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jeff Heidman: A T-72 is an old tank. I would not be surprised to see a Javelin make short work of it, in fact, I would be surprised if a Javelin did not! Jeff Heidman<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> A good point, however I do not believe it invalidates the test. IIRC, the Javelin is a British ATGM? I'm not up on my modern stuff the way I used to be, but if Brit peacekeepers run into a soviet tank, odds are it's going to be a T-72 in one incarnation or another. (Can you say "Catastrophic ammunition detonation"?.......I knew you could) :eek: Bart :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 > but if Brit peacekeepers run into a soviet tank Then in all likelihood they are not peacekeepers > it's going to be a T-72 in one > incarnation or another That's a very wide statement! Thus, T-90 is also "another T-72 incarnaion". Although it's a totally different protection/mobility/firepower combo. OTOH, it might just as well be T-55 or even T-34. That's what they have in Africa and even in Yugoslavia. Btw, I've seen some other ammo explosion results - they were not anywhere as impressive as this one. This tank was completely demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMHPaladin Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 IIRC the Javelin is the new ATGM that the army is fielding - something like a Dragon but more high-tech, more portable, and not nearly as difficult to operate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 Actually the Javelin is the new standard US ATGM for dismounted troops. It is a top-attack missle, meaning it pulls a little climb and dive stunt at the end of the trajectory to hit the thinner top armor. It should be able to take out any existing tank unless said tank is fitted with reactive armor (exploding blocks on the exterior to re-direct its blast). It has already been deployed. The Dutch and Spanish have ordered them too. More info on them here - http://www.army-technology.com/projects/javelin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 Tanks in WWII would not stand a chance against these stats look a the specs for the Javelin: Total weight 22.3 kg Missile Weight 11.8 kg Length 1.08 m Diameter 126 mm Range 2,000 m Seeker imaging infra-red, CMT, 64 x 64 staring focal plane array, 8 - 12 micron Guidance lock-on before launch, automatic self-guidance Warhead tandem shaped charge Propulsion 2-stage solid propellant Command Launch Unit Weight 6.4 kg Day sight magnification x 4 Night sight magnification x 4, x 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 Another interesting thing about the javelin is it has no warhead! Like the javelin of old it does all its work with kinetic energy. A heavy metal bar with a rocket motor attached. The picture's a bit suspicious though, the missile striking at such a high angle of attack. I wonder how it would'a done against the T72's highly sloped bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted May 2, 2001 Share Posted May 2, 2001 Wrong Forum gentlemen. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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