In the 1970s, the Soviet Union developed explosive reactive armor as a way of quickly adding protection to tanks and other heavier armored vehicles. ERA works by, well, exploding. When an incoming ...
This armor does not just block hits but explodes to stop them. This video breaks down how Russian explosive reactive armor is ...
Following devastating armored losses in the early stages of the war, Russia is adapting. Recent footage reveals BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles equipped with 4S24 explosive reactive armor, designed ...
The Ukrainian army is up-armoring its American-made M-1A1 Abrams tanks—with a layer of explosive reactive armor. The ERA—sandwiches of plastic-explosive and steel that explode outward when struck—can ...
Summary and What You Need to Know: The Russian T-90M, considered the most advanced main battle tank in Russia’s arsenal, has struggled to make a significant impact in the Ukraine war. -Despite its ...