CRV7 missiles versus T72 russian tanks.

The CRV7's kinetic energy was so high that testers were surprised to find that practice rounds fitted with an 8-inch (20.3 cm) steel rod were penetrating outdated Centurion tanks used for target practice.

This resulted in the development of a dedicated antitank warhead that replaced the steel rod in the practice warhead with a tungsten rod. This new anti tank warhead could penetrate a Soviet T-72 main battle tank armour from any attack angle.

Further study into this effect led to the WDU-5002/B FAT warhead, Flechette Anti-Tank, containing five tungsten-reinforced steel flechettes that could penetrate a T-72's side and top armour at a distance of 10,000 feet (3,000 m). It was also found to be a useful warhead for use against medium and light armoured vehicles.

Further development led to the WDU-500X/B "General Purpose Flechette" which releases 80 tungsten flechettes that can penetrate 1.5 inches (38 mm) of roll-hardened armor, for use against personnel, some light armour, thin skin vehicles and helicopters.

Wikipedia.
Photo : an example of a destroyed russian T 72 tank

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