• @[email protected]
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    6 months ago

    Plus, even if it was that kind of nuclear-proof, all that really means is that it can take the pressure of nuclear explosion over its body. Devices based on point pressure, like the kind used in anti-armor rounds or bunker buster bombs, can and do punch through nuclear-hardened targets.

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      146 months ago

      As an example, RPGs use shaped charges to send a jet a molten copper through armor steel. Even though the devices may seem antiquated, they are extremely effective at burning holes through tanks. If that molten jet happens to come in contact with ammunition, it’s generally game over.

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        46 months ago

        Just duct tape some EREC (explosive reactive egg cartons) on that bitch and you’ll be good to go.

      • WIZARD POPE💫
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        16 months ago

        As far as I know the copper doesnt actually melt.

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          16 months ago

          I have heard a few things, TBH. Everything in the range from simply vaporized and hot to the vaporized metal being in a near plasma state. Shrug.

          Wikipedia gives a few numbers ranging from 660K to almost 1200K (copper melt temp is 1358K) from testing it quotes. It seems to be dependent on the cone alloy and the explosive type.

          In practice, it’s probably is all over the place in regards to temperature. If you can round up a few RPGs, I would totally be down for some testing…

          • WIZARD POPE💫
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            16 months ago

            Sadly I have neither the ability nor the funds to procure a couple RPGs.