For use in the BMP type vehicles equippedwith the 30mm 2A42 and 2A72 cannons.This cartridge is designed to defeat light andmedium armoured vehicles.
This cartridge is an Armour Piercing FinStabilized Discarding Sabot with Tracer(APFSDS-T) type. It consists of a subcalibre finstabilized tungsten alloy projectile launchedby means of a lightweight sabot. Penetration,at any given range, and conversely range for any given penetration, is greatly enhancedcompared to older generation of APDS or AP projectiles.
PACKAGING
As per customer requirements
Type |
Fixed round, APFSDS-T |
Calibre |
30mm |
Round mass (nominal) |
675g |
Round length |
280mm |
Projectile mass (nominal) |
220g |
Penetrator |
Tungsten Alloy Cobalt Free |
Tracer |
2.5s |
Cartridge case |
Steel |
Primer |
Percussion cap |
Propellant ECL (nominal) |
130g |
Muzzle velocity (at 21°) (nominal) |
1,275m/s |
Penetration at 1,000m |
>45mm RHA steel at 60° obliquity |
Dispersion |
0.45 Mils |
Operational temperature |
-32°C to +62°C |
Mecar SA