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The transcript describes armor-piercing (AP) rounds as special bullets designed to penetrate ballistic armor while remaining intact. It says they’re often made from hardened steel, tungsten, or tungsten carbide, and encased in a copper or cupronickel jacket so the pointed tip can penetrate while the jacket helps prevent shattering. The transcript also mentions AP rounds can work against thick materials like metal, concrete, and brick, and that higher velocities help rifle cartridges perform better—because longer barrels allow the propellant more time to ignite before the bullet exits (with handgun velocity typically lower). What other “how the design works” weapons should we cover next?
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