rexford Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 The German equation for 30 degree penetration predicts the following figures for subject guns, using best quality ammo that succeeds on five consecutive hits at close to the same velocity: 75L43 APCBC 100m, 97mm 500m, 89mm 1000m, 79mm 1500m, 70mm 2000m, 62mm 88L56 100m, 119mm 500m, 110mm 1000m, 100mm 1500m, 91mm 2000m, 83mm The similarity between the above estimates and the figures in Jentz' Panzertruppen and Chamberlain's Encyclopedia of German Tanks of WW II is notable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarker Posted January 6, 2003 Share Posted January 6, 2003 Rexford, Is there a reason why the two guns lose penetration in almost exactly the same number of mm? Except for the first drop (8mm actual penetration loss for the 75 and 9mm for the 88) the lost penetration numbers are the same. The percentage loss is greater for the 75 of course, but I find the raw loss similarity interesting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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