Russian vehicles using chain link mesh again, even after proving it does not really bring any protection | By The Digital Insider

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Chain link mesh is known for its usage in constructing metal fences. Similar structures are being used to protect armored vehicles against explosive projectiles. But does it make sense to put panels of a chain link fence to protect tanks and personnel carriers, the way the Russian army does?


Chain link mesh is being attached onto the sides of the armored vehicle.

Chain link mesh is being attached onto the sides of the armored vehicle. Image from open sources via Defense Express


Defense Express mentions that the Russian army itself proved back in 2016 that such protective measure has little effect even against light anti-tank grenade launchers. Despite this fact, soldiers are actively modifying their vehicles by welding metal nets on top and on the sides.


Metal grids are known for their ability to counteract armor-penetrating warheads with focused explosive charges. But for this purpose, the protective metal construction must be made from relatively thick bars that are strong enough to disrupt the flight of the projectile, causing early detonation at a sub-optimal distance from the armor surface.


Apparently, chain link nets are too weak mechanically: explosive charges simply bend them or even cut through.


But even then, Russian producers of the chain link mesh have found a new way to market their products. Now their ads also say such “armor” is capable of stopping bullets shot from large-caliber machine guns, while the overall protective effect can be augmented by wrapping a vehicle in two layers of wire netting.

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