Simulation of Sherman Firefly projectile hitting the frontal armor of PzKpfw V Panther
17-pdr Mk. 1 APDS (38mm Tungsten Carbide core) at 1180 m/s
vs
Panther Ausf. G hull front armor (83mm, at 55 degrees)
Sherman Firefly QF 17-pdr gun muzzle velocity (APDS) - 1203 m/s. 1180 m/s refers to a distance of approximately 0.2 km.
