side armor
Hull flank plating
Side armor is protective plating on the flanks of a vehicle, vessel, or structure—areas vulnerable to attack from angles other than head-on.
The term appears most often in military contexts describing tanks, warships, or armored personnel carriers: The tank's side armor was thinner than its frontal protection.
In gaming, side armor ratings often determine damage from lateral hits.
- flankSide of body
- plateFlat dish for food
- hullOuter covering or frame
- turretProtruding fortified structure
- skirtWaist-hung lower garment
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