reactive armour

noun

reactive armour

noun

Canada, UK Vehicle armor which reacts to the impact of a weapon in such a way as to reduce the damage done, typically by exploding to disrupt the penetrating jet of a shaped-charge weapon.

Synonyms: explosive reactive armour, explosive reactive armor, ERA
Related terms: armour

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