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What is the thick bit in the middle of some tank guns?

16.4k Aarons123  6.8 years ago

I don’t know how to describe what it is but the M1 Abrams has it,

I think it’s something to do with releasing pressure so the gun doesn’t explode when it fires, thanks in advance :D

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    I believe it's called a bore evacuator. It's used to get the toxic gases out of the gun so it doesn't go back into the tank itself and kill the crew.

    1.7 years ago
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    16.4k Aarons123

    @Maxwell1 lol

    6.8 years ago
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    4,244 Maxwell1

    It’s there to look cool.

    6.8 years ago
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    36.2k DbE

    Makes sure you don’t get that smok in ur turret cabin. Also depends on the gun your using. Mostly seen with guns above 75mm

    6.8 years ago
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    @Aarons123 Ohh

    6.8 years ago
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    16.4k Aarons123

    @SoulWarden as Gestour said, it stops poisonous gasses from entering the tank after the gun is fired

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    40.2k Awsomur

    Fascinating!
    @Gestour

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    A muffler?

    +1 6.8 years ago
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    16.4k Aarons123

    @Gestour cool

    6.8 years ago
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    314k Gestour
    +6 6.8 years ago