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Old May 21st, 2007, 04:05 AM

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Default Re: Icons and lbms

DU warheads do not support higher velocities. At least yet. Thatīs why the L55 was abandoned by the US army as a upgrade. Tungsten penetrators can use the potential of higher velocities, but current DU is stuck in 1500-1700 m/s. Thatīs why the latest US DU penetrator is heavier and goes slower.

And I donīt know if M829A3 is the same as M829E3.
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