During tests of the Javelin anti-tank missile system, the US Department of Defense the missile hit exactly the tower, but failed to pierce the armor of the Soviet T-64 tank. He caused uncritical damage.
According to experts interviewed by Avia.Pro, if we take into account the dynamic armor used on the modern T-72, it is clear that Javelin can only cause him cosmetic damage.
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Experts have noticed that the tank visor grid is relatively thin and welded only in spots. The rocket therefore reached the tower. But these tricks didn't help either – the video clearly shows that the hole shown by the Ukrainian armed forces is old.
just another propaganda video. It is possible that under certain conditions Javelin will actually be able to penetrate the tank's armor, but even with such machinations it turned out to be very problematic, “the expert concluded.
Javelin's tests took place on December 23 as part of an exercise in Donbas. The video captures the moment when the projectile is fired at the target, does not hit the target and explodes beyond the tank.