No, typical foot-soldier's bullets are not uranium tipped. The most common are the 30mm shells of the A-10 Warthog tank killer.AnthreX said:say a i shot a uranium bullet to a tank with a rifle like ( M4 )
and would they go through ? or shatter into pieces on contact,
if they do shatter into pieces are they radioactive ?
The bullets are radioactive, but not very much. The chemical hazards/properties are worse than the radiological ones and those are only marginally worse than lead. There is a common knee-jerk reaction of people assuming them to be highly radioactive - as if all levels of radioactivity were the same.i hope they are not shooting radioactive bullets there
russ_watters said:No, typical foot-soldier's bullets are not uranium tipped. The most common are the 30mm shells of the A-10 Warthog tank killer.
The bullets are radioactive, but not very much. The chemical hazards/properties are worse than the radiological ones and those are only marginally worse than lead. There is a common knee-jerk reaction of people assuming them to be highly radioactive - as if all levels of radioactivity were the same.
For more info on radiological and chemical properties/risks, see THIS thread.
Uranium bullets are a type of ammunition that contain depleted uranium, a heavy and dense metal. They are used in certain types of weapons, primarily in armor-piercing rounds.
American soldiers use uranium bullets for their armor-piercing capabilities. These bullets are able to penetrate through thick armor and are therefore effective against heavily armored targets.
There is a debate about the potential health effects of uranium bullets on humans. Some studies suggest that exposure to depleted uranium can lead to long-term health problems, while others argue that the level of exposure is not significant enough to cause harm.
Yes, some other countries such as Russia and Israel also use uranium bullets in their military operations. However, the United States is the largest producer and user of these types of bullets.
The use of uranium bullets has been controversial due to concerns about their potential environmental and health effects. Some argue that the use of these bullets contributes to the spread of radioactive materials, while others argue that the risk is minimal and the benefits outweigh the potential harm.