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TMD · November 20, 2012, 08:55 AM

Ok, heres one.
The M900 105mm Super Sabot shot from the old M1 tanks and used in the Gulf War. When fired from the M-68 cannon the depleted uranium sabot travels at 1500 meters per second. That is over 4900 fps.

Oh and I've personally seen them used in the Gulf War. Pretty devistating.

November 20, 2012, 08:55 AM	#14
TMD Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2011 Posts: 1,293	Ok, heres one. The M900 105mm Super Sabot shot from the old M1 tanks and used in the Gulf War. When fired from the M-68 cannon the depleted uranium sabot travels at 1500 meters per second. That is over 4900 fps. Oh and I've personally seen them used in the Gulf War. Pretty devistating.