2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Olympic Turret Tossing Championship Winners

Ah, but then the turret itself would be too weak to withstand the explosion as well, rendering the attempt over before it began.

As is well known in the official rules, a competitor is instantly disqualified if more than 80% of the turret is destroyed in the initial launch attempt.

Russia needs to dust off some T-28s. Think about it. Paper thin armor by even mid-WW2 standards, the ammo rack is the ENTIRE floor of the crew compartment. Fill those ammo slots with modern propellants and we'll see a turret fly.