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[–] The_v 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The barrel is thicker than the armor on tanks. Usually they weigh in at over 2 tons of steel. The circular shape also makes it very likely to deflect the impact like sloped armor.

It might make a little ding in the paint.

[–] ours 6 points 1 year ago

They are designed to withstand huge pressures while maintaining their structure.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

She must be very strong if she can hold up 4 tons of steel.