What is the tank with the longest barrel?
The 127th Ordinance Research Institute’s news 125mm tank cannon is the world’ largest, with a barrel length over 7.5 meters and highly powerful shells.
How many joules does a tank gun have?
It only came out of the barrel going 790 m/s. Using the kinetic energy equation, we can see that the M1 APBC round only has 2,204,633 joules of energy. Not even close enough to penetrate a Tiger I from the front. This produces about 124mm of penetration.
How heavy is a 120mm shell?
120mm M865 Technical Specifications
| Cartridge Data | |
|---|---|
| Length | 881 mm (34.7”) |
| Weight | 17.2 kg (38 lb.) |
| Propellant type | M14 Granular |
| Propellant weight | 7.3 kg (16.1 lb.) |
What gun does the M1 Abrams use?
| M1 Abrams | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | +20° / -10° |
| Traverse | 9 seconds/360 degrees |
| Armor | Composite armor |
| Main armament | M1: 105 mm L/52 M68A1 rifled gun (55 rounds) M1A1: 120 mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) M1A2: 120 mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun (42 rounds) |
What is the biggest gun in World of Tanks?
183mm gun
In-game Description The FV215b 183 is a tier X British turreted tank destroyer. Known affectionately as “Death star”. As its name suggests, it holds a 183mm gun; the largest gun caliber in the entire game.
Why do Russian tanks have long barrels?
Longer barrels allow the explosive gasses produced by burning propellant to act longer on the shell, so it gives the barrel at greater velocities. Greater velocity equals greater range. A short-barreled rifle, for example, will have a slower muzzle velocity and shorter range than a rifle with a longer barrel.
What gun does the M1A2 Abrams use?