rexford Posted January 2, 2003 Share Posted January 2, 2003 Dima from this forum was kind enough to translate some Russian article statements for me that I found while cleaning out the long term debris in my download file (can't remember the source): "Page 1 One Pather (number on the side 441) after germans had retreated was put under test fire from 76-mm gun of T-34. There were a total 30 shots from the distance of 100m, 20 on Front Upper Hull and 10 on Front Lower Hull. Upper Hull was not penetrated, all shells ricocheted. Lower hull had only one penetration. Based on observation of knocked-out Panthers there was made a conclusion that they can be defeated by: a) Anti-Tank rifle aimed in lower side from 100m and less (with 90deg angle) Tungsten (it says undercaliber shell, this is how russians call these rounds I guess - DIMA) shot from 45mm gun - except aiming at the front of a tank. c) Armor-piercing shot from 76mm gun, except front side. d) Armor-piercing shot from 85-mm AA gun e) anti-tank mines (tracks) Page 2 Overall if we are talking about Panthers, they are quite good, even though there are some problems with starting the engine and its protection. Unlike that of Tiger, side armor is not invincible for 76-mm anti-tank shells. The tank's gun (Panther - DIMA) has exceptionaly good qualities." Tiger side armor IS invincible against 76mm anti-tank shells? Can't remember where the statements came from, I'am cleaning out my download files and occasionally come across some old but gold files. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexford Posted January 2, 2003 Author Share Posted January 2, 2003 Dima from this forum was kind enough to translate some Russian article statements for me that I found while cleaning out the long term debris in my download file (can't remember the source): "Page 1 One Pather (number on the side 441) after germans had retreated was put under test fire from 76-mm gun of T-34. There were a total 30 shots from the distance of 100m, 20 on Front Upper Hull and 10 on Front Lower Hull. Upper Hull was not penetrated, all shells ricocheted. Lower hull had only one penetration. Based on observation of knocked-out Panthers there was made a conclusion that they can be defeated by: a) Anti-Tank rifle aimed in lower side from 100m and less (with 90deg angle) Tungsten (it says undercaliber shell, this is how russians call these rounds I guess - DIMA) shot from 45mm gun - except aiming at the front of a tank. c) Armor-piercing shot from 76mm gun, except front side. d) Armor-piercing shot from 85-mm AA gun e) anti-tank mines (tracks) Page 2 Overall if we are talking about Panthers, they are quite good, even though there are some problems with starting the engine and its protection. Unlike that of Tiger, side armor is not invincible for 76-mm anti-tank shells. The tank's gun (Panther - DIMA) has exceptionaly good qualities." Tiger side armor IS invincible against 76mm anti-tank shells? Can't remember where the statements came from, I'am cleaning out my download files and occasionally come across some old but gold files. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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