Abrams M829 A3 vs T 72 B3, Armor Penetration Simulation

Simulation of a M1A2 Abrams projectile hitting the frontal armor of T72B3. 120mm M829A3 APFSDS (25mm DU penetrator + steel tip) at 1500 m, s vs T72B3 hull front armor: Kontakt5 ERA (HHA plate, 12 x 4S22 explosive elements) + 60mm SHA + 10mm HHA + 10mm HHA + 20mm HHA + 20mm HHA + 50mm SHA at 68 degrees 120mm muzzle velocity (M829A3) 1555 m, s. 1500 m, s refers to a distance of approximately 1. 1 km. SHA Semi Hardened Steel (+400 BHN RHA) Projectile model is based on patent, photos+ weight and length data The T72B3 armor model refers to the tank from Tank Biathlon 2015.