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Why is a smooth bore tank gun better?
Smooth-bore guns have the advantage of being better suited to firing fin-stabilized armor piercing rounds. There is also the added benefit of the barrels being able to last longer with reduced barrel wear compared to rifled guns.
Is the Abrams tank obsolete?
While tanks have been declared obsolete many times since their first use in the Battle of the Somme in 1916, the latest high-tech upgrades to the legendary M1 Abrams make it more reliable, effective and lethal, allowing the Abrams to be a key asset in the land portion of the evolving multidomain battle. It can’t fly.
What will replace the M1 Abrams?
The Abrams was due to be replaced by the Future Combat Systems XM1202 but due to its cancellation, the U.S. military has opted to continue maintaining and operating the M1 series for the foreseeable future by upgrading with improved optics, armor and firepower.
What was the purpose of the Iowa-class battleships?
The Iowa-class battleships were a class of six fast battleships ordered by the United States Navy in 1939 and 1940. They were initially intended to intercept fast capital ships such as the Japanese Kongō class while also be capable of operating in a traditional battle line.
Where was the radar on the Iowa class battleships?
They were located on the mainmast and forward fire-control tower of the battleships, respectively. As the war drew to a close, the United States introduced the SK-2 air-search radar and SG surface-search radar; the Iowa class was updated to make use of these systems between 1945 and 1952.
What was the thickest armor ever made for a warship?
18-Inch shells built for the Yamato-class battleships. The particular piece of armor tested was the 26-inch frontal armor for one of the Shinano’s 18-inch turrets. This was the thickest armor ever made for a warship and it was speculated that the Yamato’s armor was impervious to the 16-inch shells of American battleships.
What type of guns are used in a battleship?
The primary guns used on these battleships are the nine 16-inch (406 mm)/50-caliber Mark 7 naval guns, a compromise design developed to fit inside the barbettes. These guns fire high explosive- and armor-piercing shells, and can fire a 16-inch shell approximately 23.4 nautical miles (43.3 km; 26.9 mi).