Can a 76mm gun penetrate a Tiger?
The 76mm m1 gun on the Sherman could fire several different types of armor piercing ammunition. The best of these was the M93 HVAP. It could theoretically penetrate the frontal armor of a Tiger out to 1000 yards.
How much is a 76mm round?
76mm Round Set – Current price: $2050.
Why are tankers preferred 75 over 76mm?
When using high-velocity armor-piercing (HVAP) rounds, the 75mm guns were able to penetrate 4 to 4.5 inches of armor at nearly 1,100 yards. The same rounds used in the 76mm gun could penetrate 6 to 7 inches of armor. The longer barrel of the 76mm cannon allowed the Allies to engage better with those enemy tanks.
Could a Sherman tank destroy a Tiger tank?
Yes and it was about the only way a 75mm Sherman could at any range, A 76 mm Sherman could penetrate the front of a Tiger 1 at about 600 m or less and the sides at most combat ranges if it could get a good straight shot with HVAP which was not issued in the numbers it should have after Normandy.
Do you need a license to drive a tank?
Do you need a special licence to drive a tank on the public roads? Yes. A civilian H category licence. If you have a standard car licence (category C) you automatically have a provisional licence for a fully tracked vehicle.
What is the Oto Melara 76 mm gun?
The OTO Melara 76 mm gun is a naval gun built and designed by the Italian defence company Oto Melara. It is based on the Oto Melara 76/62C and evolved toward 76/62 SR and 76/62 Strales. The system is compact enough to be installed on relatively small warships.
Why did the Italian Navy choose the Oto-Melara cannon?
As a result the Italian Navy contracted the Italian firm of OTO-Melara to design and manufacture a medium caliber naval cannon with both a anti-surface and anti-aircraft ability. Stemming from Italian Navy’s studies and experiences using the USN 3-inch (76.2mm) gun, it was decided to be the best compromise for a dual purpose cannon.
What is the Allargato 76mm cannon?
The 76mm/62-caliber Allargato is a single barrel, medium caliber, dual purpose automatic naval cannon designed and produced in the 1960s by the Italian defence firm of OTO-Melara as the cannon armament for all medium and large class warships built for the Italian Navy in that decade.