3.6 Roentgen , not great not terrible
3.6 Roentgen , not great not terrible
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The problem with non explosive DU projectiles is the “ dust” caused by a DU projectile moving at 5,000 f/second creates plasma that burns through the armor( up to 40”) spraying the inside with 6,000 degree plus molten metal and dust. The interior is ignited, blowing the armored vehicle into pieces. The resulting DU DUST which can cover hundreds of meters is deposited in the soil and if BREATHED results in cancer. The US used thousands of 120mm Silver Bullet DU projectiles all across Iraq, the deaths and birth defects are now legend.
Boeing used for years DU weights in their elevators for weight and balance purposes, a manufacturer WARNING by Boeing stated “ DO NOT GRIND , the dust WILL cause serious bodily damage or Death”. In the late 80’s/ early 90’s, ALL aircraft manufacturers DISCONTINUED DU in their weights.
Emitted radiation is not the danger, DU dust ingested is deadly.
Ask any Army EOD specialist, DU undisturbed is relatively harmless, exploded DU lethal.
I don’t really understand the up roar , other than the Brits by supplying the Ukies , only insures huge civilian Ukie injuries for a long, long time, “ down to the Ukrainian thingy”. The contaminated soil by DU dust is debatable if it enters the food chain.
The DU “ boomerang “ can only become a problem if their antiquated 105mm DU Challenger tank rounds actually are used to destroy Vlads equipment….Vlad will no doubt hunt many of these tanks down before they ever reach engagement.