Simulation of Jagdtiger projectile hitting the frontal armor of M1 Abrams (1978) tank
12.8cm Pzgr 43 (28.3 kg APCBC projectile) at 920m/s*
vs
M1 Abrams hull front armor:
32mm SHS
+
NERA (Estimated on the basis of the scheme) 5.5mm HHS bulging plate + 5.5mm Rubber + 5.5mm HHS bulging plate + 15mm air space
+
101mm RHA
*Muzzle velocity 12.8cm Pak 44 L/55 gun
SHS - semi hardened armor
HHS - high hardness armor
RHA - rolled homogeneous armor
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