What is HEAT (ammunition)?
{{nosources|date=March 2024}} [[File:MSPO2007-40.jpg|thumb|HEAT |442x442px]] '''HEAT''' (High Explosive Anti Tank) is a type of [[ammunition]] that is used to destroy tanks and similar vehicles. HEAT ammunition consists of an explosive, propellant, firing system and case for the ammunition It is shaped like a bullet but it uses a cylinder for the tip instead of the tip being rounded or pointed. When the HEAT round hits a hard surface (like a tanks armour) it will explode. The cylinder tip of the HEAT round will focus the energy of the blast into a molten jet. This is called the Munroe effect. This molten jet is good at getting through lots of armour. Military's often use this type of ammunition to destroy tanks. ==References== {{Reflist}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-30|title=Modern Anti-Tank Ammunition - The Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum|url=https://www.ontrmuseum.ca/tankmuseum/blog-post/modern-anti-tank-ammunition/|access-date=2024-04-16|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Category:Ammunition]]