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[–] worldsayshi@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Would it be possible to ruin the barrel by shooting at it from the side? Or would it just ricochet?

[–] The_v@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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.

[–] ours@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

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

[–] Patches@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

She must be very strong if she can hold up 4 tons of steel.