paulh
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Post by paulh on Jun 20, 2012 15:44:49 GMT -5
Sorry if its an obvious question, but does gthe external surface of CA rust in the same way -if at all- as "normal" armoured steel ?
TIA
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stevereid
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Nov 16, 2011 16:17:33 GMT -5
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Post by stevereid on Jun 20, 2012 15:57:22 GMT -5
Paul-
the makeup of composite armor is usually classified. But from what I know ( The Military Channel sees to it that I am briefed on such things), the exterior surface is standard armor plate. Or as you said- "normal" armoured steel.
So it will rust....
Steve
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Post by spud on Jun 20, 2012 16:49:15 GMT -5
yea steel outer ceramic interior and some other stuff were not told about
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 20, 2012 20:44:46 GMT -5
Yep it rusts. It depends on the materials and placement of course. You can find many M1 abrams coming back for overhaul that are rusty, especially after they sand blast them in a huge vertical chamber. I believe the M1 has mainly composite, but I could be wroong.
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paulh
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Post by paulh on Jun 21, 2012 11:26:50 GMT -5
Spot on- thanks guys.
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