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Jordan Baker 06-02-25 16:28

Piat bomb damage
 
I’m wondering if anyone has any information or pictures on the kind of damage that a Piat bomb would do when hitting armour plate?

Colin Alford 06-02-25 19:21

Jordan,

Have a look at this page for some general info on HEAT projectiles:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-explosive_anti-tank

The image of the HEAT strikes on the M113 should give a reasonable idea of the penetration and peripheral scarring which is characteristic of these types of projectiles including PIAT (keeping in mind that the hits on the M113 are likely from something more modern than PIAT).

Ed Storey 06-02-25 20:02

PIAT Bomb Damage
 
3 Attachment(s)
These images taken in 1981 show PIAT bomb damage to a Valentine Tank.

Attachment 139829 Attachment 139830 Attachment 139831

Jordan Baker 07-02-25 02:16

Much appreciated guys. That’s the type of pictures I was after.


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