- MarkHollowayAlso, what is 'SLAP' .50 cal ammo?
In the .50 cal SLAP round does the sabot break away from the penetrator when it exits the barrel?- Chris_CCS is cone stabilized, and is used for training. The cone limits the projectile's range.
SLAP is Saboted Light Armor Penetrator, a .30 cal tungsten penetrator in a .50 cal sabot.
Yes, according to things I've read.- bsmartIn the .50 cal SLAP round does the sabot break away from the penetrator when it exits the barrel?
T stands for tracer- geoffsteerHi-
APFSDS-Armour Piercing Fin Stabilised Discarding Sabot.
I dont know what the "-T" stands for.
HTH-
geoff Steer [;-{/) oops
- bsmartI'm surprised that they make a discarding sabot round for the .50 cal. The problem of sending small pieces out from the muzzle could limit it's use near friendly forces. I would think that a round like the old APCR round where the lighter outer casing stayed with the penetrator and only gets peeled off when the penetrator enters the target. It is a little less effiecnt but not having fragments wizzing around has an advantage when there are troops around.
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