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Effective armor thickness refers to the increased protection provided by angled armor compared to its actual thickness. When armor is sloped, projectiles must travel through more material to penetrate, effectively increasing the armor's resistance.
The calculator uses the sloped armor equation:
Where:
Explanation: The cosine function accounts for the increased path length a projectile must travel through sloped armor, with steeper angles providing greater effective thickness.
Details: Calculating effective thickness is crucial for armor design and evaluation, helping determine the actual protection level provided by sloped armor configurations.
Tips: Enter armor thickness in millimeters and slope angle in degrees (0-89). All values must be valid (thickness > 0, slope between 0-89 degrees).
Q1: Why does sloped armor provide more protection?
A: Sloping increases the path length a projectile must travel through the armor, effectively increasing the material it must penetrate.
Q2: What's the maximum effective angle for armor sloping?
A: While the equation works mathematically up to 89°, practical limits exist due to structural and design constraints, typically around 60-70°.
Q3: Does this calculation work for all projectile types?
A: The basic principle applies to most projectiles, but advanced penetrators may have different interaction dynamics with sloped armor.
Q4: How does armor material affect this calculation?
A: While the geometric principle remains, different materials may have varying performance against different threats at angles.
Q5: Is there a point where more sloping provides diminishing returns?
A: Yes, beyond certain angles, additional sloping provides less benefit per degree while increasing the armor's footprint.