do tanks actually have explosives attached to the outside of their armour? Wouldnt this help in damaging the tanks rather than saving them?
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Yes, they do have explosives strapped to the exterior! It’s called. Explosive reactive armor. Anti-tank weapons most often employ what is called a shaped charge, which is an explosive device that is shaped in a way to focus the blast energy. Think of it like using a magnifying glass to burn paper, focusing the energy in one small area increases the penetrative power of the Anti-tank weapon. To counteract shaped charges, explosive reactive armor is deployed. The explosive reactive armor detonated when hit, and the shock wave disrupts the focused energy of the shaped charge. While yes this obviously causes some minimal damage to the exterior of the tank, it provides far greater protection than not having it. Also, it allows the tanks to be lighter, move faster, and this be harder to hit
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