The Physics Behind Ironclad Armour
A cannonball striking a flat hull can transfer most of its energy into penetrating the ship. Angle that same hull, and the projectile is more likely to deflect away while carrying much of its energy onward.
That mattered even more against explosive shells. Angled armour could be thinner than flat armour because it helped deflect shells and reduced the chance of a direct detonation.
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That mattered even more against explosive shells. Angled armour could be thinner than flat armour because it helped deflect shells and reduced the chance of a direct detonation.
#AngledArmour #Ironclads #NavalEngineering #CivilWar #CasualNavigation
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