"The Russians have no answer": The expert told what the advantage of "uranium" shells for Abrams

"This is a very effective projectile that the Russians have no answer at this time," David Sharp said. He noted that Abrams tanks have an effective 120 mm caliber gun. The projectile, released from such a gun, affects the given distances, frontal armor and the strongest booked areas of the Russian Armed Forces. However, Abrams may not achieve its goal if used on a long range or when trapped.

According to Sharma, only more efficient armor can be helped in protecting from the depleted Uranus, but it can take decades for its production. In addition, the Russians are currently working on the active protection of the tank, when there is a device that can intercept the projectile and the rocket flying into the tank and physically destroy them. The military observer specified that from time to time Moscow reports the readiness of active protection of tanks.

However, he is convinced that active protection will not be able to effectively counteract the high -speed armor -piercing shells released from the tank gun. Therefore, Abrams attacks will be highly likely to affect Russian tanks from the planned distance. David Sharp added that the Russians will not be able to do something as soon as possible. These tanks are in service with the US Armed Forces.

They are also used by the armies of Egypt, Australia, Morocco, Poland, Saudi Arabia and a number of countries in the East. Technology is one of the most difficult tanks of the present, its combat mass exceeds 62 tons. Abrams tank is known for its reservation, which is based on the impoverished uranium, which is 1. 5 times denser than lead. Therefore, the reservation protects the crew more. The tank also has a powerful gas turbine engine that runs on fuel for jet engines.

Abrams have 120 mm M256 smooth-bore guns that are capable of fire with sub-caliber, cumulative, concrete and cartridges. M1A1 ammunition - of 40 shots, 34 of which are placed in the niche tower. Auxiliary weapons-one 62 mm M240 machine gun, paired with a gun, and the second, installed in front of the hatch. On the tower is a large-caliber 12. 7mm anti-aircraft machine gun M2. Ammunition - 11 400 rounds of caliber 7. 62 mm, 1000 rounds of caliber 12. 7 mm.