• The_v@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    The barrel is thicker than the armor on tanks. Usually they weigh in at over 2 tons of steel. The circular shape also makes it very likely to deflect the impact like sloped armor.

    It might make a little ding in the paint.

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      They are designed to withstand huge pressures while maintaining their structure.