Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/14
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Gentlemen,
The armor-piercing ability of DU tipped weapons is due to the pyrophoric
properties of the uranium. On impact the kinetic energy of the bullet
ignites the uranium, which then forms a stilleto of burning uranium and
steel which burns its way through the armor. On penetration, this metallic
blowtorch fills the tank with instant fire, then typically continues out
through the less heavily plated tank bottom. Anything inflammable within
the tank instantly burns, adding to the heat and flames. Not only is the
tank "holed", but any occupants are immediately removed from the field of
battle.
Jack C. Herron
8118 E. 20th St.
Tucson, AZ 85710
520 885-6933
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From: "Adam Bridge" <abridge@mac.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] OT- War Photography
> >I was at once shocked that a
> >weapon we have could have
> >such an effect, I discovered that the culprit more then likely was the
> >use of depleted uranium tipped shells.
>
> The depleted uranium tipped nature of the weapon would only involve its
armor-piercing ability since the tip of the weapon is able to break through
the tough armor. Once a weapon erupts inside an armored vehicle then no
matter what happens things get ugly. Just the kinetic energy transfer is
going to do ugly things.
>
> However in terms of shock you must not be clued into flame throwers and
napalm.
>
> And of course there are car bombs, shrappnel, the works being used against
purely civilian targets all over. To me the military weapons pale in
comparison.
>
> AB
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