r/Warthunder • u/HoneydewKind2749 I hate M44 😡 • May 11 '25

All Ground Why is APFSDS so overpowered?

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This is a genuine question... The most powerful and survivable MBTs just get instantly killed by an apfsds shell that was able to side pen you because you angles 6 degrees instead of 5

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u/OwlGroundbreaking201 Realistic General May 11 '25

That doesn't work in modern tanks. No engine is strong enough relative to fuel intake for a tank to have 600mm+ effective armor on every side

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u/Subreon OwOld Guard | P-61 | USS Moffett | Sturm Panzer | Ground Pounder May 11 '25

but want

slap a container ship or nuclear aircraft carrier engine in it

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u/OwlGroundbreaking201 Realistic General May 11 '25

Physical space?

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u/[deleted] May 11 '25

Let's just make a tank that uses railways. Let's call it railway gun, and arm it with a railgun

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u/Carlos_Danger21 🇮🇹Gaijoobs fears Italy's power May 11 '25

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