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30mm APFSDS-T M929

Companies & Organizations:

Belgium

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


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

in service and production

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

Defense Products & Services: 30mm APFSDS-T M929
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Defense Products & Services Sectors: Ammunition, fighting vehicle, 30 mm
Country: Belgium
Description: 30mm APFSDS-T M929
Source of Information: 

Mecar SA