[Blueflag]

The warhead did NOT penetrate composite armour. It penetrated a portion of the hull that was not covered in composite.

It was a bit of a golden BB.

As I recall the facts and photos, The projectile struck the side of the hull below the base of the turret. As I understand the construction of an M1-A1, the warhead only had to burrow through a few inches of steel at that point.

The crew was protected from spalling (spray of molten metal) by the kevlar lining around the crew compartment. The crewman (driver I believe) was spared becasue the projectile pentrated his seat less then an inch behind his back, continued to the other side of the tank, destroyed an electronic console and came to rest.

I seriously doubt this round could penetrate the compisite armour of an M1-A1/A2.

[Blueflag]

FYI ping

[Lazamataz]

I seriously doubt this round could penetrate the compisite armour of an M1-A1/A2.

Don't put a lot of your hopes on Chobham plate any more. It's 25-30 years old.