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| rdfs:label | - High-explosive anti-tank warhead
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| rdfs:comment | - Contrary to a widespread misconception perpetuated by the acronym, HEAT rounds do not depend in any way on thermal phenomena for their effectiveness. In particular, the shaped charge jets do not "melt their way" through armor, only reaching 500-600 °C, and instead rely on extreme pressure to force a hole through the armor.
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| abstract | - Contrary to a widespread misconception perpetuated by the acronym, HEAT rounds do not depend in any way on thermal phenomena for their effectiveness. In particular, the shaped charge jets do not "melt their way" through armor, only reaching 500-600 °C, and instead rely on extreme pressure to force a hole through the armor.
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