"ACW 12-pounder Napoleon versus M113" Topic
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| Blutarski | 24 Apr 2018 11:54 a.m. PST |
Go here -
YouTube link
- to witness the effect of a 12-pounder Napoleon firing shell against an M113 range target (hint – I would NOT want to be in that M113). Outstanding video. B |
| Bill N | 24 Apr 2018 12:02 p.m. PST |
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| 14Bore | 24 Apr 2018 12:18 p.m. PST |
That was what I imagine it would be like. Awesome video. |
| jdginaz | 24 Apr 2018 3:46 p.m. PST |
Correction, 12 pdr Napoleon vs. the remains of a M113 that has been used as a target vehicle. |
| GROSSMAN | 24 Apr 2018 3:51 p.m. PST |
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| jowady | 24 Apr 2018 5:25 p.m. PST |
Not an M113, its an M114. Some of the shots are not from a Napoleon and to be honest I'm not sure that I see any substantial damage inflicted on the target. |
 StoneMtnMinis  | 24 Apr 2018 7:05 p.m. PST |
The second gun was a 12# Howitzer. They are firing a modern explosive projectile and not solid shot, shrapnel, or cannister which would have been histoically correct. Another point is how inaccurate the guns are firing from a prepared position at a static target. You almost get the impression the hits were scored more from luck than competency of the gun crew. |
| 14Bore | 25 Apr 2018 11:53 a.m. PST |
A 12pdr Napoleon firing even a solid ball at a modern APC is going to rock it even if not penetrating it. Would guess a 3" rifle would have a better chance of penetration. Looked like a lot of shots with time outs between I thought. |
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