A realize this might seem like an odd question but what is the diameter of the base of a 120mm tank round as fired by the Abrams, Leo, etc...?

Okay... Does anyone kow if the base is larger, smaller or same size as the base of the152mm round from the Sheridan/M60A2?

Mike,
After measuring the 120mm aftcap that sits on my desk, the base is 6 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/4 inches high. The firing probe is 12 inches tall.

I have no idea what diameter of a 152mm base is, sorry.

Are you making the trip west this weekend??

John

Thanks John. That was what I was looking for. Sounds like you have a cool desk. Beats the TASER darts stuck in mine.

I'm gonna miss AMPS this year. I had already promised the wife that I would take her to Georgia on 5/3 for a Cabbage Patch Convention I would much rather be going to Chicago.

The 152mm round was the same size as the bore. It was a uniform size just like a sherman shell. It did not have a larger chamber like the 120. There were no empties from conventional ammo only the missle left an aft cap which was the same diameter as the missle 152mm. I had one but could not figure how to ship it home from Germany. the Army frowned on soldiers shipping home ordinance, even spent shells.

Tom

I had one but could not figure how to ship it home from Germany. the Army frowned on soldiers shipping home ordinance, even spent shells.

Really? I can't imagine why.

Me either