Originally Posted by
OmegaLazarus
There are reports by U.S. Tankers in Iraq about the problem with that as well. When they would use APFSDS (sabot) rounds against the BMPs, they had reports of hits and later, the crew (or another crew) would re-enter the vehicle and operate it when it was previously thought disabled. Apparently that the high energy rounds, designed to penetrate heavier T-72's, were punching a small entry and exit hole and going about their day. The lack of sophisticated systems in the BMP and the lack of explosive damage in the round meant that a crew need only enter the vehicle and could then fire the guns. In fact, this is believed to be what happened, to the detriment of Sgt. Moller (who was killed in his Bradley IFV and the only American casualty), in part of the Battle of 73 Easting.