T-34-85 VS M1A1 Abrams

This simulation shows the impact of a 85mm BR-365K APHE-T being fired from a Soviet T-34-85 tank at a range of 0.23KM, targeting the turret side of a US M1A1HA Abrams tank.

As we can see the NERA plates managed to absorb the kinetic energy of the 85mm projectile, losing its velocity at nearly half of the distance. Taking into account the high explosive filler of the projectile, the resultant shock wave inside the turret side would cause damage to certain components.

The only plausible way a T-34-85 could destroy an Abrams would be to achieve flanking fire at a 90 degree angle at a range of 500 meters or less.

Realistically, it would never happen. The Abrams would spot the T-34 at 3000 meters and fire a shot with 100% first round hit and blow its turret off.

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