TOW missile hits Syrian T-90

[Bleipriester]

In this Allah akbar video of the so-called "Free Syrian Army", a TOW missile directly hits the front armor of a Syrian army´s T-90. Unfortunately, we cannot see the effect of the impact as the propaganda video suddenly ends (indicates that the tank didn´t take damage) but - and most important - the crew seems to be in good health.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

You never shoot the front of a tank,it's the most heavily armored point.
Which is why they developed the Javelin.
Much easier to kill a tank from above.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

After seeing that dude run from the tank I dont think it was a kill shot.
No one runs away from spalling and molten copper bouncing around in close quarters.

 

[Bleipriester]

You never shoot the front of a tank,it's the most heavily armored point.
Which is why they developed the Javelin.
Much easier to kill a tank from above.

The TOW is a powerful but not very mobile weapon compared to handheld RPGs. The TOW s made to penetrate armor from any direction. The Javelin is of course a very advanced weapon but the ammunition is quite expensive.

Here is more: TOWS being intercepted by Syrian tank:

 

[WildBillKelsoe]

The missile hit the turret bustle (the rear). The crewmen were bailing out, because their shit was melting down...lol

I would classify that as a catastrophic kill.