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105mm TK APFSDS-T M1060A3

Companies & Organizations:

Belgium

Mecar SA
Rue Grinfaux 50
7181 Petit-Roeulx-lez-Nivelles


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

in service and production

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

Defense Products & Services: 105mm TK APFSDS-T M1060A3
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Defense Products & Services Sectors: Ammunition, fighting vehicle, 105 mm
Country: Belgium
Description: 105mm TK APFSDS-T M1060A3
Source of Information: 

Mecar SA