Originally Posted by
meleagertoo
I'm surprised that the discussion re the brewing up of T72s is being related to rounds carried.
This is surely not the case, the spectacular roman candle effect is a result of cordite propellant charges burning rather that any explosive reaction of pretty inert projectiles - which it little resembles?
Any molten spray whanging around inside a tank is surely going to find a cordite bag no matter what, and then it's just fireworks time, surely? Time enough for shells to cook of in the fire minutes later.
But isn't Round is broadly correct? as it is made up of the cordite charge and the shell itself
