TASS1 年
Depleted uranium rounds need to be in Ukraine before Abrams tanks arrive — Pentagon
TASS/. Depleted uranium rounds for Abrams tanks should arrive in Ukraine prior to the delivery of the US-made tanks, expected this fall, US Department of Defense Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina ...
Hebdo Ahram1 年
US to give Ukraine depleted uranium rounds: Pentagon
The 120mm rounds are for the US M1 Abrams, the Pentagon said in a statement, referring to tanks that Washington has promised to Kyiv. The density of uranium -- about 1.7 times that of lead ...
Here's Why The M1 Abrams Tank Uses A Gas Turbine Instead Of A Diesel Engine
The M1 Abrams has earned its acclaim by being the "few among many" in many facets of its design. It's one of the first tanks ...
BBC1 年
Depleted uranium shells: Why are they used and are they dangerous?
The US is sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine, to be used with the Abrams tanks it is also supplying. The shells can pierce conventional tank armour, but there are some concerns over ...
BBC1 年
Ukraine war: US to arm Kyiv with depleted uranium tank shells
Russia condemned the move to equip US Abrams tanks with shells strong enough to pierce conventional tank armour. They are made of depleted uranium - a by-product of uranium enrichment stripped of ...
来自MSN3 个月
Ukrainian Forces find alternative armor for Abrams tanks, - Business Insider
Therefore, the Abrams tanks were delivered without the depleted uranium armor used by the Americans. This significantly impacted the tank’s vulnerability in combat, making it a target for drones ...
TASS1 年
Kiev to get more advanced Abrams tanks, but without secret armor — report
TASS/. The US plans to provide Kiev with a more advanced version of Abrams tanks, but without classified armor packages, which include depleted uranium, Politico reported on Thursday, citing sources.