Gun mantlet

Gun mantlet

A gun mantlet on an armoured fighting vehicle is an armour plate or shield attached to the vehicle's main gun or machine gun, protecting the opening through which the weapon barrel projects from the hull or turret armour.

See also

* Gun shield
* Mantlet


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