HYPERSONIC ARROWS! Ancient Tech VS Modern Tanks - 105mm M735 AP Sabot Ammo #military #army #physics

Published on April 26, 2025
Duration: 1:19

This video details the 105mm M735 APFSDS-T round, showcasing its disassembly and explaining its kinetic energy penetration mechanism. It highlights the sabot assembly, penetrator rod with fins, and its hypersonic speed of up to 3,500 mph. The content emphasizes how the round pierces heavy armor using sheer force rather than explosives, with a focus on physics and ballistics.

Quick Summary

The 105mm M735 APFSDS-T round is a kinetic energy penetrator traveling at hypersonic speeds up to 3,500 mph. It uses a dense rod (depleted uranium/tungsten) and a discarded sabot to pierce heavy tank armor through sheer force, not explosives.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro to M735 APFSDS-T Round
  2. 00:08Disassembling the Sabot Assembly
  3. 00:41Penetrator Rod and Sabot Petals
  4. 00:59Physics: Hypersonic Speed & Kinetic Energy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the M735 round?

The M735 is a 105mm Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot - Tracer (APFSDS-T) round. It's designed for the M68 tank gun and uses kinetic energy from a depleted uranium or tungsten rod to penetrate armor at hypersonic speeds.

How fast does the M735 round travel?

The M735 round travels at hypersonic speeds, reaching velocities of up to 3,500 miles per hour. This extreme speed is crucial for its armor-penetrating capability.

How does the M735 round penetrate tank armor?

The M735 round penetrates armor using sheer kinetic energy. It features a long, dense penetrator rod made of materials like depleted uranium or tungsten, which impacts the armor at hypersonic speeds without relying on explosives.

What is the role of the sabot in an M735 round?

The sabot is a component that fits around the penetrator rod, allowing the smaller projectile to be fired from a larger 105mm gun. It is discarded shortly after leaving the barrel to reduce aerodynamic drag on the penetrator.

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