For use with 105mm US M68, UK L7, CN105F1and other Stanag 4458 compliant tank guns,to defeat armoured targets by means of thekinetic energy (KE) of its monobloc tungstenalloy long rod penetrator. This model of KEround is a major product improvement of theMECAR 105mm APFSDS-T M1060A2.
The projectile consists of a sub-projectile andsabot. The sub-projectile comprises an ArmourPiercing Fin Stabilized tungsten alloy long rod penetrator, an aluminium windshield and a tracerassembled in the fin assembly. This is contained within a 3-piece aluminium Discarding Sabot, held inplace with a plastic band at the forward end and a plastic obturating band at the rear end of the sabot.The projectile is crimped to the cartridge case which is loaded with cool burning, multi-perforated,loose propellant, and is fitted with an electric primer and a wear reducing liner.
PACKAGING
Two (2) rounds per twin container
12 containers per pallet
UN Classification: 1.2 C UN 0328
Type |
Fixed round APFSDS-T |
Calibre |
105mm |
Round mass (nominal) |
18.7kg |
Round length |
1000mm |
Projectile mass (nominal) |
6.2kg |
Penetrator |
Tungsten alloy |
Tracer |
M21 |
Cartridge case |
Brass |
Anti-wear additive |
Titanium dioxide |
Primer |
Electric cap M83 |
Propellant (nominal) |
6.1kg |
Muzzle velocity (at 21°) (nominal) |
1,560m/s |
Dispersion |
0.25 Mils |
Line of sight penetration (RHA at 2,000 & 60° obliquity) |
>500mm |
Operational temperature |
-32°C to +52°C |
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