10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLACIS PLATE»
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glacis plate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
glacis plate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Modelling the US Army M4 (75mm) Sherman Medium Tank
As time has gone on, and as the general understanding of Sherman details has
grown, more and more problems with the kit have become evident. For example,
the front glacis plate is based on the M4A4 glacis in terms of the drivers' hoods ...
2
Panther: Germany's Quest for Combat Dominance
From the final report comes this extract describing the glacis plates on the three
trial Panther tanks and the effects of the projectile strikes: “The general
characteristics of the frontal armor are: glacis plate 85-mm (3.35 inches) at 55
degrees and ...
Michael Green, Gladys Green, 2012
3
Centurion Universal Tank 1943-2003
On the left of the glacis plate is the Royal Armoured Corps arm-of-service flash
surmounted by a white bar with the legend 'l R Tks' (the correct abbreviation of
1st Royal Tank Regiment) superimposed in black. The name 'Mechile' on the
turret ...
4
Panther: Germany's Quest for Combat Dominance
conclude that the optimum slope for the glacis plate of a tank to resist penetration
by APC projectiles was between 50 and 70 degrees. Against attacks by
projectiles containing a subcaliber tungsten core,they found that aglacisslope
of60 ...
5
M8 Greyhound Light Armored Car 1941-91
The vehicles usually carried the national insignia of a white circle with stars on
the center of the glacis plate, on both sides of the hull lower sponson plate, and
on the left rear fender. Most vehicles had names, often of Brazilian towns or
ABOVE ...
6
American Tanks & AFVs of World War II
The M3E3 appeared with a welded armor glacis plate that was 1.125 inches (
29mm) thick and sloped at 48 degrees. By moving the glacis plate forward there
was now room to provide the driver and bow gunner in the front hull with
overhead ...
This second shot fired at the turret not only most effectually did the work it was
intended to do, but also as effectually did the work which had been laid down for
a third shot intended for the glacis plate, and saved the trouble and time which ...
8
Our Iron-clad Ships: Their Qualities, Performances, and ...
and always has been, that a large shot striking the deck quite close to the turret,
with considerable force, will inevitably block the turret and prevent it from
revolving. An iron glacis-plate, sloping upwards towards the turret, will not in my
opinion ...
Sir Edward James Reed, 1869
9
Modelling the Panther Tank
If 1 mounted the glacis plate pushed tight at the top to the hull sides then I would
have a gap at the upper and lower glacis plates. Before gluing the glacis plate
onto the upper hull I cut back the inner support for it. This allowed me to get tight ...
10
Cornerstones of Security: Arms Control Treaties in the ...
The severed portion of this front glacis plate shall consist of no less than the
upper third; and (B) for armoured combat vehicles: (1) for all armoured combat
vehicles, removal of special equipment from the chassis, including detachable ...
Thomas Graham, Jr., Thomas Graham, Damien J LaVera, 2011
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLACIS PLATE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
glacis plate is used in the context of the following news items.
Landkreuzer P1000 Ratte and Maus in 1/144...
With mounts for quad 20mm AA guns and a 128mm Kwk 44 L/55 as used on the Maus to be mounted on the glacis plate it was also designed to ... «Military Modelling, Jul 15»
Belarus fills sight gap for Khrizantema-S
... millimetre wave radar or a laser-beam-riding system directed by the protected sight mounted on the right side of the vehicle's glacis plate. «IHS Jane's 360, Apr 15»
Armor: Why The T-72 Survives
The modernized T-72M1 featured an additional 16 mm (0.63 inch) of armor on the glacis plate, which produced an increase of 32 mm (1.3 inch) ... «Strategy Page, Mar 15»
T-64B Mod 1984 in 1/35...
Some additional armour materials were used on both the glacis plate and the turret, and in later upgrades they were fitted with reactive armour ... «Military Modelling, Feb 15»
Images confirm ERA fit on Taiwan's CM11 tanks
The ERA, shown in photographs taken during exercises earlier in January, is fitted on the glacis plate as well as the front and turret sides to ... «IHS Jane's 360, Jan 15»
Syria's Steel Beasts: The T-72
The second upgrade includes the installment of slat armour on the glacis plate, turret, hull and the back, providing a 360 degree coverage. «bellingcat, Dec 14»
Syria enhances T-72 protection
The upgraded Syrian vehicle is fitted with a slab of additional armour on the glacis plate, which already has laminate armour. More chains hang ... «IHS Jane's 360, Aug 14»
China's Five Deadliest Weapons of War: Land Edition
The ZTZ-99's hull front glacis plate, position of the engine exhausts and number and shape of the road wheels point to a more or less direct ... «The National Interest Online, Aug 14»
Libya receives Khrizantema-S tank destroyers
Guidance is through a roof-mounted millimetre wave radar or a laser designator mounted on the glacis plate. Range of the missile is ... «defenceWeb, Oct 13»
The Iraqi T55 Enigma in 1/35...
The upper hull is altered to have the frames for the extra armour to be fitted to the hull sides and the front glacis plate, and these are moulded ... «Military Modelling, May 12»
