What's a Sabot Round?

The Sabot is a non-explosive tank round that consists of a narrow metal rod made of depleted uranium that penetrates armor then explodes into a spray of metal fragments. ... “You can technically come in with a hose and hose out the enemy tank crew. It just annihilates human matter.”

What does a sabot round do?

Sabot rounds work like a basic arrow. They don't have any explosive power; they penetrate armor with shear momentum. ... On firing, the propellant casing remains in the chamber, and the expanding gas pushes the sabot and attached penetrator down the barrel.

Are sabot rounds illegal?

Sabot-type shotgun slugs were marketed in the United States starting in about 1985. When used with a rifled slug barrel, they offer vastly improved accuracy compared to traditional shotgun slugs. They are now legal for hunting in most U.S. states.