cbl@uihepa.hep.uiuc.edu (Chris Luchini) (02/09/91)
From: cbl@uihepa.hep.uiuc.edu (Chris Luchini) What is the cylindrical buldge on the barrel of the m1 tanks, about 2/3 down the barrel from the muzzle? [mod.note: It's a bore evacuator. Its purpose is to remove propellant fumes from the gun bore so that when the breech is opened, they don't all flood back into the turret. - Bill ] Also, how thick is the front armor on an m1? Someone told me 2 meters, that seems a little high. -c | Chris Luchini/1110 W. Green/Urbana IL 61801/217-333-0505 | | cbl@uihepa.hep.uiuc.edu (best) |Cluch@fnald.bitnet (second chance) | | I try not to lie to people until after I've had sex with them. | | -D. Griffith Feb 2 1991 (with permission) |