I have to wonder how effective those nets/fences/cages are; especially with the vastly varying build quality. (everything from plastic construction fencing, to metal chicken wire, to steel gratings.)

[–] jake_jake_jake_@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

I don't know enough about explosives to be sure but maybe having that trigger be a little bit further away from the armor makes it significantly more effective, or it's more of a moral booster, like putting sandbags on tanks.

[–] thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

HEAT rounds are based on a very thin jet of molten metal melting through the armour. Making the round detonate a distance from the armour can have a huge effect on its ability to penetrate.

[–] d00ery@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I guess it's to tangle / stop the drone from getting too close

Spaced armor and slat armor are also designed to defend against HEAT rounds, protecting vehicles by causing premature detonation of the explosive at a relatively safe distance away from the main armor of the vehicle.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-explosive_anti-tank#Defense