Why is there a section of the OF-40's side armor that is 1300mm thick?

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#1

Hit the side of it with my 384mm pen Shot Mk.3 for a certain kill. Imagine my surprise when the side armor eat the shot completely.

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#2

You likely hit the edge of the sponson plate.

#3

volumetric