To: the_devils_advocate_666
A high-explosive-anti-tank warhead will only work properly if it detonates in a very specific orientation to the armor surface. The metal fence is to set off the warhead prematurely, so the blast will dissipate before it reaches the armor.
Diagram from FM 3-23
13 posted on
09/29/2004 11:36:34 AM PDT by
Chemist_Geek
("Drill, R&D, and conserve" should be our watchwords! Energy independence for America!)
To: Chemist_Geek
so the blast will dissipate before it reaches the armor
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You are exactly correct.
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