Abrams M829A3 vs T-72B3 | Armor Penetration Simulation

Simulation of a M1A2 Abrams projectile hitting the frontal armor of T-72B3. 120mm M829A3 APFSDS (~25mm DU penetrator steel tip) at 1500 m/s vs T-72B3 hull front armor: Kontakt-5 ERA (HHA plate, 12 x 4S22 explosive elements) 60mm SHA 10mm HHA 10mm HHA 20mm HHA 20mm HHA 50mm SHA at 68 degrees 120mm muzzle velocity (M829A3) - 1555 m/s. 1500 m/s refers to a distance of approximately 1.1 km. SHA - Semi Hardened Steel ( 400 BHN RHA) Projectile model is based on patent, photos weight and length data The T-72B3 armor model refers to the tank from Tank Biathlon 2015.