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30mm APFSDS-T M928

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Belgium

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


This ammunition is intended for use againstarmoured targets and can defeat multi platespaced armour using the kinetic energy of itslong rod tungsten alloy penetrator. It has beenspecially designed for the MK44, MK30-2 andsimilar 30x173mm weapon systems.

 

 

This cartridge is an Armour Piercing FinStabilized Discarding Sabot with Tracer(APFSDS-T) type. It consists of a subcalibre finstabilized tungsten alloy projectile launched by means of a lightweight sabot. Penetration at anygiven range, and conversely range for any given penetration, is greatly enhanced compared toolder generation of APDS or AP projectiles.

 

 

PACKAGING
As per customer requirements

R&D

Type

Fixed round, APFSDS-T

Calibre

30mm

Round mass (nominal)

530g* - 695g**

Round length

290mm

Projectile mass (nominal)

220g

Penetrator

Tungsten Alloy Cobalt Free

Tracer

2.5s

Cartridge case

Aluminium*/Steel**

Primer

Percussion cap

Propellant ECL (nominal)

165g* - 170g**

*Bushmaster II MK 44 gun

** MK 30-2 gun

 

Muzzle velocity (at 21°) (nominal)

1,430m/s

Penetration at 1,000m

>60mm RHA steel at 60° obliquity

Dispersion

0.45 Mils

Operational temperature

-32°C to +62°C

Defense Products & Services: 30mm APFSDS-T M928
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Defense Products & Services Sectors: Ammunition, fighting vehicle, 30 mm
Country: Belgium
Description: 30mm APFSDS-T M928
Source of Information: 

Mecar SA