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Old 08-23-2019, 10:00 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Definition difference. A skid plate protects components and is big enough to stop FOD damage if the vehicle strikes things. They may or may not be big enough to cover entire areas. Belly pans can be skid plates if they are thick or strong enough. See Panzer plate.
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