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Korean K1A1 MBT

Discussion in 'Post-World War 2 Armour' started by Skua, May 3, 2005.

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  1. Jeffrey phpbb3

    Jeffrey phpbb3 New Member

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    But no country is stupid enough to build a MBT from aluminium... :D
     
    Jeffrey phpbb3, May 6, 2005
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  2. Ricky

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    I was thinking that maybe the aluminium armour was for weifht-saving - but it is 53 tons heavy, with a ground pressure of just over 12lb per square inch.
    Is it an aluminium/lead alloy? :-?
     
    Ricky, May 9, 2005
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    But it has the job of an MBT?
     
    Kellhound, May 9, 2005
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    Um, yes, apparently...
    :???:
     
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