 In response to the lack of performance and displeasure expressed at high levels at the lack of performance, a new shell was developed.The 76 mm M93 Hypervelocity, Armor-piercing Tracer (HVAP-T) was a large improvement being a sub-caliber sabot type of round.In the ETO the determination of the effective range of engagements between armor fell into at or under 890 yards.