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Postby The Technocratic Syndicalists » Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:10 am

Artillery Fuzes


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AM111 Mortar Point-Detonating (PD) Fuze

Fuze Data:
  • Caliber:
    60/81/120 mm smoothbore mortar
  • Weight:
    375 g
  • Length:
    87.6 mm
  • Diameter (max):
    50.0 mm
  • Operating modes:
    PD-Super-Quick (SQ), PD-Delay

Performance:
  • Arming setback:
    > 650 g
  • Arming airflow:
    > 60 m/s
  • Max setback:
    <20,000 g
  • Operating Temperature:
    -46 °C to +63 °C

Overview:



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AM784 Mortar Electronic Time (ET) Fuze

Fuze Data:
  • Caliber:
    60/81/120 mm smoothbore mortar
  • Weight:
    375 g
  • Length:
    91.4 mm
  • Diameter (max):
    50.0 mm
  • Operating modes:
    Time, PD

Performance:
  • Time of flight:
    <100 sec
  • Timer setting:
    0.1 sec steps
  • Timer accuracy:
    1.10E-3 msec
  • Arming setback:
    > 650 g
  • Arming airflow:
    > 60 m/s
  • Max setback:
    <20,000 g
  • Operating Temperature:
    -46 °C to +63 °C

Overview: The AM784 is an inductive settable electronic time fuze designed to be used with 60 mm, 81 mm, and 120 mm smoothbore mortar projectiles including both high explosive and cargo munitions. The fuze consists of a programming coil, a turbine generator with a ram aiflow driven turbine driving a miniature generator through a reduction gearbox, twin electronic timers, impact switch, electronic safe and arm device (ESAD), and expulsion charge. The AM-784 fuze has two independent timer mechanisms and can be set from 5.0 to 199.9 seconds in 0.1 second increments. The fuze has two arming mechanisms which require a setback acceleration of greater than 650 gs and a sustained airflow of at least 60 m/s to arm the fuze.


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AM787 Mortar Multi-Mode Fuze

Fuze Data:
  • Caliber:
    60/81/120 mm smoothbore mortar
  • Weight:
    300 g
  • Length:
    95.5 mm
  • Diameter (max):
    51.0 mm
  • Operating modes:
    Proximity, PD-Super-Quick (SQ), PD-Delay,

Performance:
  • Arming setback:
    > 650 g
  • Arming airflow:
    > 60 m/s
  • Max setback:
    <20,000 g
  • Operating Temperature:
    -46 °C to +63 °C

Overview: The AM787 is a multi-mode fuze for 60 mm, 81 mm, and 120 mm smoothbore mortar projectiles. The AM-787 employs a frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) proximity fuze using a gallium arsenide (GaAs) RF transmitter which acts as a doppler radar proximity sensor with two selectable height-of-burst settings. For safety the AM-787 fuze has two arming mechanisms which require a setback acceleration of greater than 650 gs and a sustained airflow of at least 60 m/s to arm the fuze. Operating modes of the AM-787 fuze are as follows:
  • Proximity high: 4.0 m
  • Proximity low: 2.5 m
  • Point Detonating-Superquick (<250 µs)
  • Point Detonating-Delay (50 to 150 ms)


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AM371 Concrete Penetrating (CP) Fuze

Fuze Data:
  • Caliber:
    105/155/203 mm rifled gun
  • Weight:
    640 g
  • Length:
    124.9 mm
  • Diameter (max):
    61.2 mm
  • Operating modes:
    PD-Delay

Performance:
  • Arming setback:
    >1,500 g
  • Max setback:
    <30,000 g
  • Arming rotation:
    >3,000 rpm
  • Max rotation:
    <25,000 rpm
  • Operating Temperature:
    -46 °C to +63 °C

Overview:The AM371 is a point detonating fuze designed specifically for use against reinforced concrete targets. The the fuze is constructed from heat treated 4140 steel with a reinforced ogival nose plug hardened to to 340 BNH used to aid in penetration of hardened concrete targets. The base plug of the fuze contains the threads to screw the fuze into the nose threads of the shell body. The delay assembly is threaded into a cavity at the base of the base plug and consists of a firing pin and an inertial-type delay plunger mechanism with a detonator contained in an eccentric, spin-activated rotor. The delay element results in detonation 10 to 20 ms after impact, allowing the shell to penetrate into reinforced targets before exploding. The booster charge is threaded into the back of the base plug and consists of 22 grams of composition A5 (99% RDX coated with 10-% stearic acid).


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AM522 Electronic Time (ET) Fuze

Fuze Data:
  • Caliber:
    105/155/203 mm rifled gun
  • Weight:
    500 g
  • Length:
    133.9 mm
  • Diameter (max):
    61.2 mm
  • Operating modes:
    Time, PD

Performance:
  • Time of flight:
    <200 sec
  • Timer setting:
    0.1 sec steps
  • Timer accuracy:
    1.10E-3 msec
  • Arming setback:
    >1,500 g
  • Max setback:
    <30,000 g
  • Arming rotation:
    >3,000 rpm
  • Max rotation:
    <25,000 rpm
  • Operating Temperature:
    -46 °C to +63 °C

Overview: The AM522 is an inductively set electronic time fuze designed for 105mm, 155mm, and 203mm caliber smoke, illuminating, and cargo projectiles. The fuze can be set from 2 to 199.9 seconds in 0.1 second increments either electronically during loading or manually before loading using a fuze setting device. After programming and firing the fuze will activate at the set time and set off an expulsion charge which ejects the payload from the shell body. The time setting can be programmed an unlimited number of times before firing and is stored permanently until changed or fired. While designed for illumination, smoke, and cluster shells the fuze is also compatible with standard high-explosive rounds and features a point-detonating setting in addition to the standard electronic time setting.


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AM782 MMAF (Multi-Mode Artillery Fuze)

Fuze Data:
  • Caliber:
    105/155/203 mm rifled gun
  • Weight:
    800 g
  • Length:
    151.6 mm
  • Diameter (max):
    61.2 mm
  • Operating modes:
    Time, PD-Super-Quick (SQ), PD-Delay, Proximity

Performance:
  • Arming setback:
    >1,500 g
  • Max setback:
    <30,000 g
  • Arming rotation:
    >3,000 rpm
  • Max rotation:
    <25,000 rpm
  • Operating Temperature:
    -46 °C to +63 °C

Overview: The AM782 is an inductively programmable multi-mode fuze designed for 105mm, 120mm, and 155mm caliber high-explosive projectiles. The fuze combines proximity, point detonating, post-impact delay, and electronic time settings which can pre-set by the user before firing or set electronically during the projectile loading process. The fuze contains an integral radar proximity sensor to provide accurate height-of-burst capability and is enclosed in a hardened maraging steel body to ensure high reliability when used in the post-impact delay mode against concrete or other hardened structures. The fuze is armed by the rotational and setback forces of firing with the fuze rotor only moving in-line after the projectile has cleared a preset muzzle safety distance. Operating modes of the AM782 fuze are as follows:
  • Proximity high: 12 m
  • Proximity low: 6 m
  • Time: 2-199.9 sec (0.1 sec intervals)
  • Point Detonating-Superquick (<250 µs)
  • Point Detonating-Delay (16 ms)
  • Foliage: 3m below canopy


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AM578 CCF (Course-Correcting Fuze)

Fuze Data:
  • Caliber:
    105/155/203 mm rifled gun
  • Weight:
    1,400 g
  • Length:
    220 mm
  • Diameter (max):
    61.2 mm
  • Steering:
    4x pop-out aerodynamic fins
  • Guidance:
    INS/GPS
  • Operating modes:
    Time, PD-Super-Quick (SQ), PD-Delay, Proximity

Performance:
  • Probable error:
    <30 m CEP (range independent)
  • Arming setback:
    >1,500 g
  • Max setback:
    <30,000 g
  • Arming rotation:
    >3,000 rpm
  • Max rotation:
    <25,000 rpm
  • Operating Temperature:
    -46 °C to +63 °C

Overview:
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17 cm Artillery Ammunition

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17 cm AM603 IHE-PFF (Insensitive High Explosive - Pre-Formed Fragmentation)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Driving band diameter
    174 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    68.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,040 mm
  • Explosive:
    15.0 kg PBX
  • Fuze:
    AM782 multi-mode, AM522 electronic time, AM371 concrete penetrating, AM578 course correcting
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,050 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    17 cm L/60: 48 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    17 cm L/60: 65 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:High explosive pre-formed fragment round which provides blast and fragmentation effects against personnel, vehicles, and materiel targets. The projectile features a low-drag design with a long, streamlined von Karman ogive shape with which extends to the rear cylindrical part of the shell. The rear cylindrical portion of the projectile has a bourrelet at its forward end and a soft iron alloy driving band with a PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) oburator located in a recessed groove forward of the rear cylindrical bourrelet. The rear of the projectile features a threaded base which can accept either a hollow boat-tail (HB) or a base-bleed (BB) unit containing a solid propellant gas generator unit with 2.0 kg of 75% AP/24% HTPB/1% DOA base bleed propellant. The nose of the projectile features a deep-cavity fuze well and can accept all SDI standard fuzes including AM782 multi-mode, AM522 electronic time, AM371 concrete penetrating, and AM578 course correcting fuzes. When used with the AM371 concrete penetrating fuze the AM603 shell is capable of penetrating over 50 centimeters of 45 MPa reinforced concrete with a terminal impact velocity of 350 m/s at an impact angle of 65°. The AM603 projectile contains 15.0 kilograms of insensitive RDX based polymer bonded explosive (PBX) consisting of 92% RDX, 6% DOA and 2% HyTemp which is pressed into the shell from the rear at a force of 18 tonnes which replaces the melt-cast TNT filling of previous generation artillery projectiles. The projectile also has a supplementary charge consisting of 150 grams of insensitive HMX based based polymer bonded explosive (PBX) consisting of 92% HMX, 6% DOA and 2% HyTemp which is contained in the projectile's deep-cavity fuze well. The projectile body is constructed from high-fragmentation steel alloy and produces approximately 7,000 fragments with a mass greater than 0.5 grams upon detonation. The natural fragmentation from from the shell body is augmented by a pre formed fragmentation (PFF) liner consisting of 26,800 3mm diameter heavy metal tungsten alloy (HMTA) balls in a cured polymer matrix which lines the ogive and cylindrical sections of the shell. The combination of natural and pre-formed fragmentation results in the projectile having a lethal area of over 12,000 m2 when used with a ground burst fuze mode at a 65°impact angle.


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17 cm AM632 Cluster-HEAT (Cluster - High Explosive Anti-Tank)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Driving band diameter
    174 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    68.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,040 mm
  • Payload:
    81x AM98 dual-purpose HEAT-frag submunitions
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,050 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    17 cm L/60: 48 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    17 cm L/60: 65 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    0.3 kg
  • Length:
    82 mm
  • Diameter:
    42 mm
  • Impact Velocity:
    40 m/s
  • Warhead:
    HEAT-Frag
  • Explosive:
    45 g PBX
  • Penetration:
    >130 mm RHA

Overview: Cargo projectile designed to deliver a payload of 81 AM98 dual-purpose anti-armor and anti-personnel HEAT-Frag submunitions for engaging area targets such as mechanized columns or air defense installations. The projectile consist of a front ogive constructed from 7075 aluminum alloy containing a fuze well designed to accept an AM522 electronic time fuze along with an expulsion charge and pusher plate which is threaded into the rear 4340 steel alloy cylindrical section of the shell containing the cluster payload and thread adapter for either hollow-base or base-bleed units. The AM98 submunitions are arranged in 9 columns of 9 submunitions each with 8 columns arranged in a circular pattern around one column in the center of the projectile. The projectile contains a detonator in the nose ogive which when activated by the projectile's fuze which ignites an expelling charge which pushes on a piston which then rips off the threaded hollow-base or base-bleed unit of the projectile and dispenses the submunitions from the base of the projectile. Each AM98 submunition is 82 mm in length and 42 mm in diameter and contains a copper-lined shaped charge warhead with 45 grams of polymer bonded HMX explosive (95% HMX, 3% BDNPA/F, 3% estane) which can penetrate in excess of 130 mm of RHA. The submunition additionally features a series of steel fragmentation rings surrounding the shaped charge warhead which projects over 700 fragments with an average mass of 0.2 grams with a lethal fragmentation radius of 5 meters. Each AM98 submunition contains a mechanical impact fuze and a secondary electro-mechanical self destruct fuze which minimizes the risk of duds. The 81 submissions are designed to be released from the projectile using an electronic time fuze at an altitude of around 300 meters and impact in either an elliptical or circular shaped pattern depending on projectile trajectory.


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17 cm AM632 SCATMIN

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Driving band diameter
    174 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    68.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,040 mm
  • Payload:
    6x AM1399 anti-tank mines
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,050 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    17 cm L/60: 48 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    17 cm L/60: 65 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    3.4 kg
  • Length:
    98 mm
  • Diameter:
    147 mm
  • Warhead:
    2x EFP
  • Explosive:
    1200 g PBX
  • Penetration:
    >140 mm RHA

Overview: Cargo projectile designed to deliver a payload of 6 AM1399 anti-tank mines. The projectile body and construction is identical to the AM632 cargo shell with the 81 HEAT-frag bomblets substituted for six AM1399 mines. Each AM1399 mine is a cylinder 98mm long and 147 mm in diameter which contains two back-to-back EFP warheads, one on each side of the mine, each with a 900 gram charge of polymer bonded HMX explosive (95% HMX, 3% BDNPA/F, 3% estane) charge. Places between the two charges are the mine's fusing and arming system which includes a combined seismo-acoustic and magnetic fuze which are designed to detonate the mine when a vehicle drives over it. Each end of the mine also includes a pressure sensor that will detonate the mine if it is run over. After being ejected from the cargo shell the mine is stabilized using a parachute to slow its descend. When it hits the ground a snap ring on the mine's housing deploys 12 spring loaded legs which stabilize the mine on the ground and ensure one of the mine's warheads is facing upwards. The mine is then armed in the position and triggers when a vehicle drives over it. The mine also includes an electronic self-destruct fuze which can be set to anywhere from 4 to 96 hours in six programmable increments and is designed prevent the mine from becoming unexploded ordinance on the battlefield.


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17 cm AM702 EFP-SFM (Sensor Fuzed Munition - Explosively Formed Penetrator)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Driving band diameter
    174 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    68.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,040 mm
  • Payload:
    3x ZEPL Sensor Fuzed Submunitons
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,050 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    17 cm L/60: 48 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    17 cm L/60: 65 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    11.5 kg
  • Length:
    250 mm
  • Diameter:
    147 mm
  • Descent velocity:
    17 m/s
  • Spin rate:
    8 Hz
  • Search pattern:
    200 m width helical
  • Search area:
    35,000 m2
  • Sensor:
    94 GHZ MMW radar + 94 GHZ MMW radiometer + IR
  • Warhead:
    SEFP + MEFP
  • Explosive:
    1.5 kg PBX
  • Penetration:
    >130 mm RHA

Overview: anti-armor submunition projectile which is designed to dispense three ZEPL sensor-fuzed anti-armor submunitions over the target area. The projectile body and construction is identical to the AM632 cargo shell with the 81 HEAT-frag bomblets substituted for three sensor fuzed EFP submunitions. Each ZEPL submunition is a cylinder 148 mm in diameter and 205 mm long with a weight of 11.5 kg and consists of a parachute retarding system, a tri mode active 94 GHz MMW radae/passive 94 GHz MMW radiometer/passive IR target detection sensor, and a multiple EFP warhead bore sighted with the target detection system. Following ejection from the base of the projectile the ZEPL deploys a drogue parachute to despin itself and slow its descent where a second vortex ring parachute then deploys which slowly spins the submunition and suspends it at approximately 30° angle from the vertical where the MMW and IR sensors scan across a decreasing spiral track beneath the submunition, scanning an area about 200 meters in diameter along the ground. The target detection sensor matches objects detected during its scan with an on-board threat-library and immediately activates the EFP warhead upon detection of a target. The EFP warhead contains a 1.5 kg polymer bonded HMX explosive (95% HMX, 3% BDNPA/F, 3% estane) charge and features a central concave tantalum liner forming the center single EFP (SEFP) which is surrounded by 16 smaller tantalum multiple-EFPs (MEFPs) which creates a shotgun-like blast of smaller EFPs to increase lethality against unarmored or lightly armored vehicles. The main SEFP has a 50 centimeter dispersion at a range of 100 meters and is capable of penetrating over 130 mm of RHA at the same distance, sufficient to punch through the roof armor of most tanks and other armored vehicles.


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17 cm AM825 SMK-WP (Smoke - White Phosphorous)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Driving band diameter
    174 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    68.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,040 mm
  • Payload:
    12 kg Red phosphorous
  • Smoke time:
    120 sec
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,115 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    17 cm L/60: 48 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    17 cm L/60: 65 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: Long-range shell smoke shell with both obscuring and incendiary effects. The shell is loaded with 120 blocks of red phosphorus (WP) containing 12 kilograms of WP in total which are ejected from the base of the projectile in flight using an expulsion charge and a pusher plate mounted behind the fuze well. Each red phosphorous block is ignited upon ejection from the shell at an altitude of approximately 250 meters which then fall to cover a elliptical area of around 300 by 200 meters on the ground. The red phosphorous smoke is non-toxic and provides effective masking properties in the visual (450-750 nm), near-infrared (750-950 nm), and infrared (1-14 µm) regions to block acquisition and targeting of friendly forces from visual observation, CCD imagers, night observation devices, thermal imagers, laser range finders, laser illuminators, and laser designators. The white phosphorus smoke burns at over 800 degrees C and can also ignite combustible materials in the target zone, adding an incendiary effect to the munition and potentially causing fires to develop in the target area.



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17 cm AM483 ILLUM - VIS (Illumination - Visible)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Driving band diameter
    174 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    68.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,040 mm
  • Payload:
    3.6 kg Illuminating comp
  • Illuminating time:
    110 s
  • Illuminating area:
    > 1800 m diameter
  • Luminosity:
    >1.8 million Cd (white light)
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,050 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    17 cm L/60: 48 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    17 cm L/60: 65 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: Long-range illumination projectile intended to provide visible illumination in low-light conditions. The projectile contains an illuminating flare contained in a canister with an attached drogue chute which is released from the base of the shell in flight using an expulsion charge. The canister is designed to be released from the projectile at an altitude of 1,000 meters where anti-rotation fins on the canister are immediately deployed to reduce the rotation of the canister and a drogue chute deployed which reduces the descent rate of the canister to around 4 to 5 m/s. After reaching a stable spin rate and descent velocity the canister drops away and the magnesium/sodium nitrate illumination flare inside is ignited at an altitude of around 600 meters where the flare then burns as the flare descends to the ground. The illumination flare provides over 1.8 million candela of illumination for up to 110 seconds and illuminates a ground area over 1,800 meters in diameter in diameter.


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17 cm AM166 ILLUM - IR (Illumination - Infrared)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Driving band diameter
    174 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    68.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,040 mm
  • Payload:
    3.6 kg Illuminating comp
  • Illuminating time:
    120 s
  • Illuminating area:
    > 4,500 m diameter
  • Luminosity:
    5,600 Cd (white light)
  • Infrared band:
    0.7-1.2µm
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,050 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    17 cm L/60: 48 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    17 cm L/60: 65 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: Long-range illumination projectile designed to provide illumination at night for forces equipped with night vision imaging systems. The projectile contains an illuminating flare contained in a canister with an attached drogue chute which is released from the base of the shell in flight using an expulsion charge. The canister is designed to be released from the projectile at an altitude of around 1,100 meters where anti-rotation fins on the canister are immediately deployed to reduce the rotation of the canister and a drogue chute deployed which reduces the descent rate of the canister to around 4 to 5 m/s. After reaching a stable spin rate and descent velocity the canister drops away and the illumination flare inside is ignited at an altitude of around 600 meters where the flare then burns as the flare descends to the ground. The infrared illumination flare provides around 5,600 candela of illumination for up to 120 seconds and illuminates a ground area over 4,500 meters in diameter. The shell does not feature a deep cavity fuze well and is designed to be used solely with the SDI electronic time artillery fuze.


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17 cm AM867 EWM (Electronic Warfare Munition)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Driving band diameter
    174 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    68.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,040 mm
  • Payload:
    3x Electronic Warfare Submunitons
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,050 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    17 cm L/60: 48 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    17 cm L/60: 65 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    11.5 kg
  • Length:
    205 mm
  • Diameter:
    147 mm
  • Frequency coverage:
    30MHz to 6GHz

Overview: Electronic warfare cargo submunition which carries a payload of three projectile deployed jammer submunitions. With the same form factor as the EFP-SFW submunitions of SDI's AM702 projectile each AM867 electronic warfare submunition is approximately 14.7 centimeters in diameter and 20.5 centimeters in height and contains a omnidirectional ultra-wideband biconic antenna and a digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) based transmitter designed to jam communications and navigation signals in the 30MHz to 6GHz range at a distance of up to 1 kilometer from each jammer. After being ejected from the base of the AM867 projectile each submunition deploys a series of anti-rotation fins which spring out from the body of the submunition to slow its spin rate and deploys a drogue parachute attached to the top of the submunition to slow its descend. Each submunition will begin to transmit it's jamming waveform in flight after the drogue parachute deploys and after landing deploys a series of four spring loaded legs to upright itself as it keeps transmitting. Each submunition is powered by a lithium silicon/iron disulfide (LiSi/FeS2 thermal battery which gives the jammer a life of two hours.


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17 cm AM256 HERA-PFF (High Explosive Rocket Assisted - Pre-Formed Fragmentation)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Driving band diameter
    174 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    68.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,040 mm
  • Explosive:
    6.0 kg PBX
  • Fuze:
    AM782 multi-mode, AM522 electronic time, AM371 concrete penetrating, AM578 course correcting
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,050 m/s
  • Max range:
    17 cm L/60: 85 km
  • Probable error:
    0.6% range, 0.15% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: Long-range high explosive artillery projectile which combines a rocket motor and a base-bleed (BB) unit arranged in tandem with a high explosive pre-formed fragmentation (HE-PFF) warhead which provides blast and fragmentation against infantry troops, vehicles, and materiel targets. The propulsion section of the projectile is constructed from forged and heat treated 4340 steel alloy and contains a rocket motor with 5.0 kilograms of composite solid-fuel propellant which provides a total impulse of over 6,500 N-s which ignites around 20 seconds after launch and a base-bleed unit with a gas generator containing 1.8 kilograms of 75% AP/24% HTPB/1% DOA base bleed propellant. The warhead portion of the projectile is constructed from HF1 high-fragmentation steel and contains 6.0 kilograms of insensitive RDX based polymer bonded explosive (PBX) consisting of 92% RDX, 6% DOA, and 2% HyTemp which is pressed into the warhead section from the rear at a force of 18 tonnes. The projectile also has a supplementary charge consisting of 150 grams of insensitive HMX based based polymer bonded explosive (PBX) consisting of 92% HMX, 6% DOA and 2% HyTemp which is contained in the projectile's deep-cavity fuze well which can accept all SDI standard artillery fuzes including AM782 multi-mode, AM522 electronic time, AM371 concrete penetrating, and AM578 course correcting fuzes. When used with the AM371 concrete penetrating fuze the AM256 shell is capable of penetrating over 50 centimeters of 45 MPa reinforced concrete with a terminal impact velocity of 350 m/s at an impact angle of 65°. The natural fragmentation from from the HF-1 warhead section is augmented by a pre formed fragmentation (PFF) liner consisting of 20,700 3 mm diameter heavy metal tungsten alloy (HMTA) balls in a cured polymer matrix which lines the walls of the warhead section. The combination of natural and pre-formed fragmentation results in the projectile having a lethal area of around 6,000 m2 when used with a ground burst fuze mode at a 65°impact angle.


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17 cm AM178 Mjolnir

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    172.5 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    66.0 kg
  • Projectile length:
    1,200 mm
  • Payload:
      AM178A:
      30 kg unitary blast-fragmentation

      AM178B:
      81x AM98 dual-purpose HEAT-frag submunition

      AM178C:
      3x ZEPL sensor fuzed anti-armor submunitons

  • Fuze:
    multi-mode impact/delay/proximity (AM178A), electronic time (AM178B/C)
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    530 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    17 cm L/60: 1,050 m/s
  • Max range:
    17 cm L/60: 80 km
  • CEP
    <3 m
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:The AM178 Mjolnir is a family of long range, GPS/INS guided artillery projectiles designed for use with SDI's 17 cm L/60 artillery gun. The AM178 consists of a composite airframe with a base mounted base bleed and stabilization fin system, a front mounted guidance module with INS/GPS guidance system, indictive fuze, and control canards, and a central payload section which can accommodate either a unitary warhead or a variety of submunition payloads. The payload and ogive section of the round are constructed from transversely wound graphite reinforced PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) with the base bleed unit and flip-out rear fins constructed from Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy. The guidance system consists of an SDI High G, low costs 6-axis MEMS IMU coupled to a GPS receiver which provides all-weather coordinate seeking guidance capability with a CEP of less than 10 meters out to a maximum ballistic range of 80 kilometers. The IMU has a volume of 30 cc and a mass of only 90 grams and contains a 3-axis MEMS Gyro and 3-axis MEMS accelerometer which are hardened to over 20,000 gs of accleration. The IMU consumes less than 2 watts of power and features <1.0º/ hr gyro drift rate and < 500 mg accelerometer bias performance. The GPS system consists of two L-band antennas placed on either side of the forward ogive connected to a 12 channel SAASM (Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Module) based receiver coupled to the projectiles inertial measurement unit.
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Postby The Technocratic Syndicalists » Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:22 pm

120mm Mortar Ammunition


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120 mm AM590 HE-PFF (High Explosive - Pre-Formed-Fragmentation)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    120 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.3 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    840 mm
  • Explosive:
    3.4 kg PBX
  • Fuze:
    AM11 point detonating, AM784 electronic time, AM787 multi-mode
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    225 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    500 m/s
  • Max range:
    9.8 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.3% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: Fin stabilized, high explosive pre-formed-fragmentation mortar bomb effective against infantry, light vehicles, and material targets which is designed to be fired from high-pressure breach-loading 120mm smoothbore mortars. The mortar bomb consists of a high fragmentation bomb body with a plastic obturator, a nose fuze well which can accept either SDI AM11 point detonating, AM784 electronic time, or AM787 multi-mode mortar fuzes, and an aluminium tail assembly fitted with a short stub case. With the stub case removed and with a reduced charge the round is also backwards with standard muzzle loading 120 mm mortar systems. The mortar bomb body features a streamlined steel casing constructed from HF1 high-fragmentation steel which features an embedded pre-formed fragment liner containing some 4,250 tungsten balls 3 mm in diameter which add to the fragmentation effect of the projectile. The bursting charge is 3.4 kg of cast HMX based polymer bonded explosive (90% HMX, 10% HTPB) which in combination with the HF-1steel case and pre-formed fragment liner produces a lethal radius approximately twice that of a conventional 120mm HE mortar bomb against infantry targets when used with an air-burst capable fuze. The tail assembly is fitted with an ignition cartridge and can accept up to six horseshoe type charge increments providing a muzzle velocity of up to 500 m/s when used with a 25 caliber breach-loading 120mm smoothbore mortar.


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120 mm AM971 Cluster-HEAT

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    120 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.5 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    900 mm
  • Payload:
    24x AM-98 dual-purpose submunition
  • Fuze:
    AM784 electronic time
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    225 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    500 m/s
  • Max range:
    8.7 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.3% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    0.3 kg
  • Length:
    82 mm
  • Diameter:
    42 mm
  • Impact Velocity:
    40 m/s
  • Warhead:
    HEAT-Frag
  • Explosive:
    45 g PBX
  • Penetration:
    >130 mm RHA

Overview: Cargo mortar projectile containing dual purpose anti armor and anti-personnel submunitions effective against armored vehicle and infantry targets which can be fired from both high-pressure breach-loading 120mm smoothbore mortars and conventional muzzle loaded 120mm smoothbore mortars. The tubular aluminum-alloy projectile body contains four rows of six AM-98 submunitions which are expelled radially from the projectile in flight using a central expulsion charge triggered by the projectile's electronic time fuze. Each AM89 submunition is 82 mm in length, 42 mm in diameter, and contains a copper-lined shaped charge warhead with 45 grams of polymer bonded HMX explosive (95% HMX, 3% BDNPA/F, 3% estane) which can penetrate in excess of 130 mm of RHA. The submunition additionally features a series of steel fragmentation rings surrounding the shaped charge warhead which projects over 700 fragments with an average mass of 0.2 grams with a lethal fragmentation radius of over 5 meters. Each AM89 submunition contains a mechanical impact fuze and a secondary electronic self destruct fuze which minimizes the risk of duds. The submunitions are designed to be released from the projectile using an electronic time fuze at an altitude of 300 meters and impact in either an elliptical or circular shaped pattern up to 50-60 meters in diameter depending on projectile trajectory.


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120 mm AM532 SMK-WP (Smoke - White Phosphorous)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    120 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.7 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    840 mm
  • Payload:
    2.1 kg red phosphorous
  • Fuze:
    AM784 electronic time
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    225 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    500 m/s
  • Max range:
    9.8 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.3% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: 120mm smoke projectile that can be fired from both high-pressure breach-loading 120mm smoothbore mortars and conventional muzzle loaded 120mm smoothbore mortars which is designed to provide both visual and infrared screening over a large area. The projectile body is constructed from upper and lower forged steel halves and is designed to be used with a time fuze that at a height of 400 to 500 meters initiates and splits the front and rear body and ejecting 2.1 kilograms of burning white phosphorus payload over the target area.


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120 mm AM533 ILLUM (Illuminating)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    120 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.5 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    840 mm
  • Illuminating time:
    > 50 s
  • Luminosity:
    1,000,000 cd
  • Fuze:
    AM784 electronic time
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    225 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    500 m/s
  • Max range:
    9.8 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.3% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: 120mm illumination round which is designed to be fired from both high-pressure breach-loading 120mm smoothbore mortars and conventional muzzle loaded 120mm smoothbore mortars to provide illumination of target areas at night or during low-visibility weather conditions. The projectile body is constructed from upper and lower forged steel halves and is designed to be used with a time fuze that at a height of 500 to 700 meters initiates and splits the front and rear body, releasing an illumination flare suspended by a parachute proving over 1,000,000 Cd of illumination for over 50 seconds as the flare descends towards the ground.


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120 mm AM595 ILLUM-IR (Illuminating- Infrared)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    120 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.5 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    840 mm
  • Illuminating time:
    > 50 s
  • Infrared band:
    0.7-1.2µm
  • Fuze:
    AM784 electronic time
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    225 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    500 m/s
  • Max range:
    9.8 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.3% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: 120mm infrared illumination round which is designed to be fired from both high-pressure breach-loading 120mm smoothbore mortars and conventional muzzle loaded 120mm smoothbore mortars to provide near- infrared wavelength illumination of target areas at night or during low-visibility weather conditions for forces equipped with night vision goggles. The projectile body is constructed from upper and lower forged steel halves and is designed to be used with a time fuze that at a height of 500 to 700 meters initiates and splits the front and rear body, releasing an illumination flare suspended by a parachute proving illumination in the 0.7-1.2µm wavelength range for over 50 seconds as the flare descends towards the ground.


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120 mm AM549 HERA-PFF (High Explosive Rocket Assisted - Pre-Formed-Fragmentation)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    120 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    24.0 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,200 mm
  • Explosive:
    2.5 kg PBX
  • Fuze:
    AM11 point detonating, AM784 electronic time, AM787 multi-mode
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    225 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    400 m/s
  • Max range:
    17.5 km
  • Probable error:
    0.6% range, 0.4% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:120mm high explosive rocket assisted projectile intended to engage infantry, light vehicles, and material targets. The projectile consists of three components, a streamlined warhead section, a rocket motor section, and a tail assembly. The warhead section features a nose fuze well which can accept either SDI AM11 point detonating, AM784 electronic time, or AM787 multi-mode mortar fuzes and has a streamlined steel casing constructed from HF1 high-fragmentation steel with an embedded pre-formed fragment liner containing some 4,250 tungsten balls 3 mm in diameter which add to the fragmentation effect of the projectile. The bursting charge is 2.5 kg of cast HMX based polymer bonded explosive (90% HMX, 10% HTPB) which is pressed into the warhead section at a force of 18 tonnes. The rocket motor section threads into the back of the warhead section and contains a solid fuel rocket motor containing 4.9 kilograms of HTPB/AP solid propellant. The rocket motor is ignited at launch and burns for approximately 30 seconds. The rear of the rocket motor section contains the nozzle along with a fin assembly containing six spring loaded fins which deploy at launch to stabilize the projectile in flight. The tail assembly attaches to the back of the rocket motor section and consists of a hollow tube containing an ignition cartridge with a stub case attached to the rear and can accept up to six horseshoe type charge increments providing a muzzle velocity of up to 400 m/s when used with a 25 caliber breach-loading 120mm smoothbore mortar.


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120 mm AM188 Eryx

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    120 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    18.0 kg
  • Projectile length:
    1,000 mm
  • Warhead:
    4.0 kg tandem charge HEAT
  • Guidance:
    Imaging Infrared (IIR) + INS/GPS
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    225 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    480 m/s
  • Max range:
    24 km
  • CEP:
    1.0 m (IIR), 10 m (GPS)
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:
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Postby The Technocratic Syndicalists » Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:31 pm

15 cm High-Pressure Smoothbore Ammunition

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15 cm AM83 APFSDS-T

Physical Data:
  • Cartridge length:
    1,550 mm
  • Cartridge weight:
    43.5 kg
  • Propellant Type:
    RDX/HNIW/ETPE Fast-core
  • Propellant weight:
    19.5 kg
  • Projectile weight:
    18.0 kg
  • Projectile length:
    1,050 mm

Performance:
  • Muzzle velocity:
    1,800 m/s
  • Maximum effective range
    5,000 m
  • Chamber pressure:
    9,000 bar
  • Penetration:
    >1,000 mm RHA @ 3,000 meters
  • Dispersion:
    <0.2 mil @ 3,000 meters

The AM83 APFSDS-T (armor-piercing, fin-stabilized, discarding sabot with tracer), is an advanced, high velocity armor-piercing kinetic energy round designed for use with the SDI 15 cm L/55 smoothbore gun fitted to SDI's PzKpfw 151 Tiger main battle tank.

The penetrator of the AM83 is 950 mm long, 30 mm in diameter (L/D ratio = 31.67) and masses 12.0 kilograms. The penetrator employs a novel metal-matrix composite construction consisting of tungsten-hafnium-carbide alloy fibers transversely wound into a depleted uranium alloy matrix, significantly improving both the tensile strength and hardness of the penetrator over a conventional monolithic design. The matrix material is a DU alloy consisting of depleted uranium alloyed with niobium (0.95 wt.%) and vanadium (4.5 wt.%) which offers better mechanical properties than legacy DU/titanium alloys used in older perpetrator designs. The beyond-armor effect of the round is enhanced with the use of a friction-activated mixed rare earth (MRE) based pyrophoric coating, giving the penetrator an incendiary effect which is intended to increase probability of a fuel or ammunition fire in the penetrated vehicle. The coating is applied to the penetrator via a vacuum plasma spray process and ignites when subjected to hydrostatic shock upon impact with the target, burning at around 2500 degrees K. The penetrator is encased with an aluminum sheath with an aluminum ballistic windshield and a tail assembly with six aluminum fins and a tracer element which burns out to a distance of 6,000 meters. The penetrator is supported in the barrel by a three-petal carbon-fiber/thermoplastic composite sabot which weighs 5.0 kg (total weight with sabot, penetrator, fins, and tracer 18.0 kg).

The AM83 contains 19.5 kilograms of RDX/HNIW/ETPE propellant, 10.0 kilograms in the aft propellant charge and 9.5 kilograms in the forward charge with the penetrator. The high density (>1.7 g/cc) fast-core propellant utilizes stacked layers of a a fast inner burning propellant and slow outer burning propellant with a burning rate ratio of 3:1 between the fast and slow rate propellants, respectively. This configuration serves to flatten out the time-pressure curve of the propellant after ignition, improving muzzle velocity without increasing the pressure in the chamber and resulting in a lower flame temperature which reduces both the erosion and corrosion of the gun barrel during firing. The fast burning formulation consists of 78.0 weight percent HNIW explosive and the remainder a BAMO/AMMO energetic thermoplastic elastomer (ETPE) binder while the slow burning mixture, which burns approximately 1/3rd as fast as the fast burning mixture, consists of 60.0 weigh percent RDX, 20.0 weight percent TEX coolant, and the remainder BAMO/AMMO energetic thermoplastic elastomer binder. The propellant charge generates a peak chamber pressure of 9,000 bar, propelling the 20.0 kilogram projectile assembly to a muzzle velocity of 1,800 m/s with minimal muzzle velocity variation across a wide temperature range (-46 C to +63 C). A one-way ammunition data link (ADL) interface ring is located on the base of the aft propelling charge which connects to propellant temperature sensors located in both the aft and forward charges and feeds propellant temperature data through an inductive data link to the vehicle's fire control system.


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15 cm AM31 HE-T

Physical Data:
  • Cartridge length:
    1,550 mm
  • Cartridge weight:
    58.0 kg
  • Propellant type:
    LOVA
  • Propellant weight:
    15.5 kg
  • Projectile weight:
    38.0 kg
  • Projectile type:
    Multi-purpose high explosive

Performance:
  • Muzzle velocity:
    1,100 m/s
  • Maximum effective range:
    8,000 m
  • Chamber pressure:
    5,400 bar
  • Dispersion:
    <0.3 mil @ 2,000 meters

The 15 cm AM31 HE-T is a full caliber, multipurpose high-explosive round designed to engage dismounted infantry, light vehicles, helicopters, bunkers, reinforced walls, and obstacles. The 15 cm HE-T round uses a fin stabilized high-explosive projectile with a penetrating blast-fragmentation warhead with steel and heavy metal tungsten alloy (HMTA) case and fragmentation liner, insensitive high-explosive (IHE) filling, and base mounted multi-mode electronic fuze. The round has a multi-mode programmable fuze with three fuze settings; impact, impact plus delay, or airburst. Fuze setting is performed automatically by the tank's fire control system and transmitted to the round through an ammunition data-link to the fuze on the round.

The HE-T projectile weighs 38.0 kilograms and consists of a penetrating blast-fragmentation warhead with a base mounted multi-mode programmable fuze and a tail assembly with flip-out tail fins and tracer unit. The penetrating blast-fragmentation warhead is constructed from HF1 high-fragmentation steel and contains 6.0 kilograms of insensitive HMX based enhanced blast explosive (64% HMX, 20% Al, 9.6% BDNPA/F, 6.4% CAB). The warhead features an external slipping nylon driving band for bore obturation and an aluminum ballistic cap attached to the front of the warhead which contains a nose mounted impact switch connected to the base mounted multi-mode programmable fuze. The front face of the projectile behind the ballistic cap contains over 6,000 heavy metal tungsten alloy (HMTA) balls which are ejected forwards and sideways upon warhead detonation in addition to the steel fragments from the warhead casing, creating a lethal zone approximately 100 meters wide and 50 meters long against infantry when the warhead is detonated in airburst mode. When used in impact mode the warhead is capable of blowing a 1 meter diameter hole in a 200 mm double reinforced concrete wall and when used in impact with delay mode the warhead is capable of penetrating 150 mm of RHA or up to 2 meters of 5,000 psi reinforced concrete at 1,000 meters range before exploding. The base mounted multi-function electronic fuze features three different programmable fuze modes; impact, impact with delay, and airburst. Impact or point-detonation (PD) mode uses a noze mounted impact switch to trigger warhead detonation and is intended for use against light vehicles or to create breaches in structures or obstacles. Programmable delay or point detonation with delay (PDwD) mode uses the impact switch to initiate an electronic time delay with various delay settings before warhead detonation to allow the projectile to penetrate into structures such as bunkers or reinforced earthworks before exploding. The airburst mode programs the round to the explode after it has traveled a preset distance in 1 meter increments out to 8,000 meters and is intended primarily for use against helicopters, dismounted infantry, and infantry in trenches or behind cover. The tail assembly of the projectile contains six flip-out aluminum fin which stabilize the projectile and induces an approximately 1,000 RPM spin rate to the projectile in flight along with a base mounted tracer unit which burns out to 8,000 meters.

The HE-T projectile is contained in a combustible ramming sheath acting as the forward propellant charge which contains 5.5 kg of propellant combined with an aft propellant charge that contains another 10.0 kilograms of LOVA (low vulnerability) propellant in a combustible case with a metal stub base containing a mechanical primer. The insensitive and high impetus LOVA propellant consists of 76% RDX , 6.0% BAMO (3,3‐Bisazidomethyloxetane), and 18% GAP (Glycidyl azide polymer) and generates a peak chamber pressure of 5,600 bar, propelling the 38 kilogram HE-T projectile at a nominal muzzle velocity of 1,100 m/s. A two-way ammunition data link (ADL) interface ring is located on the base of the propelling charge case which connects to an RDID propellant temperature sensor located in aft propellant charge. The RFID sensor feeds temperature data through an inductive data link to the vehicle's fire control system and lets the fire-control system program the fuze as the round is loaded into the cannon breech before firing.


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15 cm AM107 Glaive

Physical Data:
  • Cartridge height: 1,550 mm
  • Cartridge weight: 54.5 kg
  • Propellant Type: LOVA
  • Propellant Weight: 10.0 kg
  • Projectile weight: 40.0 kg
  • Projectile type: Gun launched precision-guided munition
  • Guidance: Dual mode semi-active laser (SAL) + imaging infrared (IIR)
  • Warhead: Tandem shaped charge

Performance:
  • Muzzle velocity: 800 m/s
  • Target range: 2,000 to 12,000 m
  • Chamber pressure: 4,800 bar
  • CEP: <1 m

The AM107 Glaive is a gun launched, fin stabilized, beyond line of sight (BLOS) guided tank munition designed to be fired from SDI's 15 cm L/60 high-pressure smoothbore tank gun. The AM107 is designed to enable engagements of armor and helicopter targets at ranges greater than the effective range of unguided projectiles and combined a multi-mode shaped charge warhead with a tri-mode semi-active laser, millimeter wave radar, and imaging infrared guidance system enabling autonomous or man-in-the-loop engagement of both moving and stationary targets.

The AM107 projectile consists of a seeker section with a tri-mode semi-active laser (SAL), millimeter wave (MMW) radar, and uncooled imaging infrared (IIR) seeker along with a counter-active protection system jammer, a control actuation section with four deployable canards for steering, a warhead section containing the projectile's tandem shaped charge warhead, and a tail section containing four deployable tailfins which stabilize the munition in flight. The guidance section contains a 6-axis MEMS-based inertial measuring unit and a common aperture, tri-mode seeker which combines a 94 GHz cassegrain twist reflector antenna for active millimeter wave seeking, a 1.06 µm laser spot tracker, and a 256 x 256 pixel uncooled LWIR (8-14 um) infrared detector. When used in fire-and-forget mode the projectile is fired on a ballistic arc where at a predetermined point in the trajectory the guidance canards are extended and the round transitions from ballistic phase to glide phase and guides itself to the predicted target location using it's IMU. When reaching the target area the MMW seeker is activated first and performs a scan of the target area and prioritize targets based on their location and velocity. The IIR seeker will be then be activated and both MMW and IIR seekers will perform automatic target recognition (ATA) in tandem to determine which target in the target area should be attacked. When a target has been selected the The IIR seeker is used for terminal tracking and aimpoint selection with MMW used as a backup should the target become obscured. In man-in-the-loop mode the munition uses its laser spot detector to detect reflected laser energy from a standard 1.06 µm laser designator. In this mode the firing tank or another platform or dismounted observer can provide the designation on the target. When used with the SAL seeker the munition can be fired either in a ballistic mode or a combined ballistic/glide mode which keeps the round's flight trajectory below the cloud ceiling.

For defeating targets equipped with active protection systems the seeker section of the munition also contains a counter-active protection system jammer designed to disable the APS fire control radar so that the targeted vehicle remains vulnerable to the round. The system employs a series of conformal end-fire antennas located around the nose of the round including two receiving antennas and two transmitting antennas. The receiving antennas are used to detect emissions from target APS radars where once detected a jamming signal is generated by a jammer techniques generator built into the round's guidance computer and then amplified using an in-transmitter amplifier and subsequently radiated toward the target APS radar using the transmitter antennas to disable the enemy radar and prevent it from accurately tracking the round and initiating an intercept before the round can strike the target vehicle. The transmitter antennas operate across the 10- 40 GHz frequency range and employ the electronically conductive front end of the munition as an antenna, generating a jamming waveform which is emitted in a +/- 10° cone in the direction of target. The jammer is activated in the last 50 to 75 meters of flight where the round uses IIR for terminal guidance in order to avoid jammer emissions interfering with the round's own MMW radar seeker

The munition is equipped with a tandem shaped-charge warhead combing blast-fragmentation and shaped-charge effects which is effective against both armored and unarmored targets. The main warhead consists of an HF-1 high-fragmenting steel case containing 6.7 kilograms of polymer-bonded explosive (92% HNIW, 4.8% BDNPA/F, 3.2% CAB), a copper shaped charge liner, syntactic foam wave-shaper, central and peripheral detonators, and aluminum electro-mechanical safe & arm device (ESAD) housing. A precursor warhead employing a two-layered molybdenum shaped charge liner and containing 1.0 kilograms of HMX based polymer-bonded explosive is located ahead of the main warhead and acts to defeat any explosive reactive armor (ERA) tiles on the target before the main warhead detonates. When used against armored targets the warhead is detonated using the peripheral detonators which creates a high speed, small diameter penetrating jet capable of penetrating in excess of 1,300 mm RHA after ERA. For attacking buildings, fortifications, or soft targets the main warhead is initiated with the central and peripheral detonators which cause the warhead's copper shaped charge liner and high-fragmentation steel case to break up and release over 9,000 high-velocity fragments, creating a lethal-zone to exposed personnel over 40 meters in diameter.

The AM107 projectile is contained in a combustible ramming sheath acting as the forward propellant charge which contains is combined with an aft propellant charge that contains 10.0 kilograms of LOVA (low vulnerability) propellant in a combustible case with a metal stub base containing a mechanical primer. The insensitive and high impetus LOVA propellant consists of 76% RDX , 6.0% BAMO (3,3‐Bisazidomethyloxetane), and 18% GAP (Glycidyl azide polymer) and generates a peak chamber pressure of 4,800 bar, propelling the 40 kilogram AM107 projectile at a nominal muzzle velocity of 800 m/s. A two-way ammunition data link (ADL) interface ring is located on the base of the propelling charge case which connects to an RDID propellant temperature sensor located in aft propellant charge. The RFID sensor feeds temperature data through an inductive data link to the vehicle's fire control system and lets the fire-control system program the projectile as t is loaded into the cannon breech before firing.
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Postby The Technocratic Syndicalists » Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:05 pm

50 x 330B Autocannon ammunition



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AM-258 APFSDS-T (Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding
Sabot - Tracer)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    50 mm
  • Cartridge length:
    390 mm
  • Cartridge weight:
    2,400 g
  • Projectile weight:
    640 g
  • Propellant weight:
    615 g
  • Cartridge case Length:
    330 mm
  • Cartridge case material:
    Aluminum

Performance:
  • Muzzle velocity:
    1,600 m/s
  • Effective range:
    3,000 m
  • Chamber pressure:
    6,000 bar
  • Penetration:
    180 mm RHA @ 2,000 meters
  • Dispersion:
    <0.3 mil @ 2,000 meters

Overview: Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS-T) round designed to engage medium armor vehicles and older generation main battle tanks. The round consists of aluminum cartridge case, mechanical primer, extruded SPDN single-base propellant, and semi-telescoped projectile with three-petal composite sabot, nylon obturator, depleted uranium penetrator, and fin assembly with day/night tracer. The penetrator weighs is made from depleted uranium alloyed with niobium (0.95 wt.%) and vanadium (4.5 wt.%) and is capable of penetrating 180 mm of RHA at 90° at 1,500 meters range. The beyond-armor effect of the round is enhanced with the use of a friction-activated mixed rare earth (MRE) based pyrophoric coating, giving the penetrator an incendiary effect which is intended to increase the like likeness of a fuel or ammunition fire in the penetrated vehicle. The coating is applied to the penetrator via a vacuum plasma spray process and ignites when subjected to hydrostatic shock upon impact with the target, burning at around 2500 degrees K. The base of the penetrator contains a steel fin assembly with four fins and contains a base mounted tracer unit with 1.1 seconds of burn time. The penetrator is contained in a three-pedal pull-type sabot manufactured from unidirectional wound graphite/epoxy with a nylon slipping driving band obturator.



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AM-310 PABM-T (Programmable Air Burst Munition - Tracer)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    50 mm
  • Cartridge length:
    390 mm
  • Cartridge weight:
    2,400 g
  • Projectile weight:
    1,200 g
  • Propellant weight:
    350 g
  • Cartridge case Length:
    330 mm
  • Cartridge case material:
    Aluminum
  • Fuze modes:
    Airburst, point detonate, point detonate/delay.

Performance:
  • Muzzle velocity:
    1,175 m/s
  • Effective range:
    3,000 m
  • Chamber pressure:
    3,870 bar
  • Penetration:
    100 mm reinforced concrete wall @ 1,000 meters
  • Dispersion:
    <0.4 mil @ 2,000 meters

Overview: Multi-purpose air-burst capable high explosive round designed to defeat unarmored and lightly armored vehicles, helicopters, infantry, and the optics and sensors of tanks and other heavily armored vehicles. The round consists of an aluminum cartridge case, mechanical primer, extruded SPDN single-base propellant, and semi-telescoped projectile with day/night tracer unit. The projectile consists of programming coil, multi-mode electromechanical fuze (airburst, point detonating, and point detonating with delay modes), polymer bonded explosive fill, heavy metal tungsten alloy (HMTA) subprojectiles, ballistic cap, and steel projectile body. The programming coil allows the fuze to be programmed in the breech of the gun with time to burst for airburst modes calculated based on the nominal projectile muzzle velocity. The projectile contains a total of 520 heavy metal tungsten alloy (HMTA) subprojectiles weighing 0.15 grams each and 105 grams of polymer bonded HMX explosive (95% HMX, 5% binder). When used with the airburst fuze mode the tungsten subprojectiles create a large shotgun-like blast of shrapnel in the flight direction of the projectile which is combined with the natural fragmentation from the projectile's steel case. When used with the point detonating with delay mode the projectile is capable of penetrating a 100mm thick reinforced concrete wall or 15mm of armor plate at 1,000 meters before exploding on the other side. The fuze also has a self-destruct function which allows self-destruction of the ammunition to be set at ranges of 3,000 meters to 6,000 meters.
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81 mm Mortar Ammunition


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81mm AM512 IHE-PFF (Insensitive High Explosive - Pre-Formed-Fragmentation)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    81 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    4.5 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    510 mm
  • Explosive:
    0.8 kg PBX
  • Fuze:
    AM11 point detonating, AM784 electronic time, AM787 multi-mode
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum gas pressure:
    148 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    310 m/s
  • Max range:
    7.1 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.3% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:high explosive pre-formed-fragmentation mortar bomb effective against infantry, light vehicles, and material targets which is designed to be fired from SDI's GrW 82 81mm high pressure smoothbore mortar. The mortar bomb consists of a high fragmentation bomb body with a plastic obturator, a nose fuze well which can accept either SDI AM11 point detonating, AM784 electronic time, OR AM787 multi-mode mortar fuzes, and an aluminium tail assembly. The bomb body is constructed from HF1 high-fragmentation steel and features an embedded pre-formed fragment liner containing several thousand tungsten balls 3 mm in diameter which add to the fragmentation effect of the projectile. The bursting charge is 0.8 kg of cast HMX based polymer bonded explosive (90% HMX, 10% HTPB) which in combination with the steel case and pre-formed fragment liner produces a lethal radius of around 55 meters when used with an air burst. The tail assembly is fitted with an ignition cartridge and can accept up to six horseshoe type charge increments.



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81mm AM146 SMK-WP (Smoke - White Phosphorous)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    81 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    4.3 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    510 mm
  • Payload:
    0.65 kg white phosphorous
  • Fuze:
    AM11 point detonating, AM784 electronic time, AM787 multi-mode
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum gas pressure:
    148 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    310 m/s
  • Max range:
    7.1 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.3% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:bursting smoke bomb designed to produce an instantaneous white smoke screen for spotting, signalling or screening purposes and for incendiary effect against material targets. The round consists of a steel bomb body with plastic obturator, a nose fuze well which can accept either SDI AM11 point detonating, AM784 electronic time, or AM787 multi-mode mortar fuzes, and an aluminium tail assembly. The steel bomb body (identical to the AM512 IHE-PFF bomb body) is filled with 0.65 kilograms of cast white phosphorous surrounding a central bursting charge which is contained in a burster casing threaded to the back of the fuze well. Upon detonation of the bursting charge the shell body is split open and the white phosphorus payload dispersed. The white phosphorous filler self-ignites on contact with air and produces an immediate a smoke screen with an additional incendiary effect.


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81mm AM515 ILLUM (Illuminating)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    81 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    4.5 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    650 mm
  • Illuminating time:
    > 50 s
  • Luminosity:
    900,000 cd
  • Fuze:
    AM784 electronic time
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum gas pressure:
    148 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    310 m/s
  • Max range:
    6.9 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.3% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: illuminating round which is designed to provide visible light illumination of target areas at night or during low-visibility weather conditions. The round consists of a tubular aluminum-alloy bomb body with plastic obturating band, a nose fuze well designed to accept an SDI AM784 electronic time fuze, and an aluminium tail assembly. The tubular aluminum-alloy bomb body consists of front and rear sections which separate when the AM784 electronic time fuze functions at an altitude of altitude of 500 meters, ejecting an illumination flare attached to a parachute which falls to the ground at a rate of 6-7m/s and produces 900,000 candelas of illumination for 50 to 60 seconds after flare ignition.


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81mm AM466 ILLUM-IR (Illuminating- Infrared)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    81 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    4.5 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    650 mm
  • Illuminating time:
    > 50 s
  • Infrared band:
    0.7-1.2µm
  • Fuze:
    AM784 electronic time
  • Number of charges:
    0+6
  • Maximum gas pressure:
    148 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    310 m/s
  • Max range:
    6.9 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.3% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:Infrared illuminating round which is designed to provide illumination at night for forces equipped with night vision imaging systems. The round consists of a tubular aluminum-alloy bomb body with plastic obturating band, a nose fuze well designed to accept an SDI AM784 electronic time fuze, and an aluminium tail assembly. The tubular aluminum-alloy bomb body consists of front and rear sections which separate when the AM784 electronic time fuze functions at an altitude of altitude of 500 meters, ejecting an illumination flare attached to a parachute which falls to the ground at a rate of 6-7m/s and produces 250W/Steradian of illumination in the 0.7-1.2µm spectral range for 50 to 60 seconds after flare ignition.
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RS-90 280 mm Rocket Family


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AM206 Cluster-HEAT

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    280 mm
  • Weight:
    480 kg
  • Length:
    6,100 mm
  • Payload:
    640x AM98 dual-purpose submunitions
  • Range:
    20-80 km
  • Propulsion:
    Solid-fuel rocket
  • Velocity:
    1,200 m/s burnout
  • Guidance:
    Unguided
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    0.3 kg
  • Length:
    82 mm
  • Diameter:
    42 mm
  • Impact Velocity:
    40 m/s
  • Warhead:
    HEAT-Frag
  • Explosive:
    45 g PBX
  • Penetration:
    >130 mm RHA

Overview: Spin stabilized, course corrected cargo rocket which flies a ballistic trajectory towards the target before dispensing its payload of 640 AM98 dual-purpose bomblet submunitions. Targets for the AM206 rocket are primarily radar and air defense sites, airfields, artillery weapons, infantry in the open, and trucks and lightly armored vehicles. The rocket consists of warhead section containing an electronic time fuze and cluster bomblet submunition payload, trajectory correction system with impulse thrusters, IMU, and guidance computer, rocket motor section with AP/HTPB propellant grain and steel motor case, and a tail section with with the rocket motor nozzle and four spring loaded stabilization fins which provide a constant counterclockwise spin in flight. Initial spin stabilization is provided by spin rails on the inner walls of the launch tube. The rocket motor section is constructed from high strength tool steel and contains 280 kilograms of AP/HTPB propellant (85%AP, 15% HTPB). The rocket motor burns for six second with a peak thrust of 110 kN, accelerating the rocket to a burnout velocity of around 1,200 m/s. Maximum ballistic range is 80,000 meters with an apogee of 29,000 meters and a flight time of 160 seconds.

The nose of the rocket contains an SDI AM451 inductively settable electronic time fuze with time settings from 4.0 – 199.99 seconds to trigger the submunition payload dispersal over the target area. The 640 AM89 submunitions are ejected from the rocket using a expulsion charge running the length of the warhead section which splits warhead casing into four then dispenses the submunitions using the centifugual force of the spinning rocket. The AM89 submunitions are the same as those used in the SDI 17 cm AM632 cluster-HEAT projectile and are each 82 mm in length, 42 mm in diameter, and contain a copper-lined shaped charge warhead with 45 grams of polymer bonded HMX explosive (95% HMX, 3% BDNPA/F, 3% estane) which can penetrate in excess of 130 mm of RHA. The submunition additionally features a series of steel fragmentation rings surrounding the shaped charge warhead which projects over 700 fragments with an average mass of 0.2 grams with a lethal fragmentation radius of 5 meters. Each AM-89 submunition contains a mechanical impact fuze and a secondary electronic self destruct fuze which minimizes the risk of duds. The time fuze is designed to dispense the submunitions from the rocket at an altitude of approximately 700 meters which dispenses the submunitions in an elliptical or circular shaped pattern (depending on rocket trajectory) covering an area of approximately 0.25 square kilometers.

The rocket has its trajectory corrected in flight using SDI's trajectory correction system (TCS), an impulse thruster kit which significantly increased the accuracy of unguided artillery rocket. The TCS is mounted at the rocket's post-burnout CG in between the warhead and motor sections and consists of two rows of 18 small solid propellant impulse thrusters which fire post rocket motor burnout to provide cross-range and range course corrections to the rocket. The impulse thrusters each provide 80 N-s of impulse with a thrust of 6 kN and are connected through a motor fire circuit to a guidance computer which uses a low cost, tactical grade SDI TNS 25 strapdown MEMS inertial measurement unit which measures the rocket's deviation from its intended flight path and then commands the thrusters to fire to bring the rocket back on its intended trajectory. The TCS provides up to 1,600 meters of cross-range correction at a range of 80 kilometers, reducing the rocket's CEP to around 50 meters at the rocket's maximum range.


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AM208 SCATMIN

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    280 mm
  • Weight:
    480 kg
  • Length:
    6,100 mm
  • Payload:
    60x AM1233 anti-tank mines
  • Range:
    20-80 km
  • Propulsion:
    Solid-fuel rocket
  • Velocity:
    1,200 m/s burnout
  • Guidance:
    INS
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    2.25 kg
  • Length:
    127 mm
  • Diameter:
    103 mm
  • Warhead:
    EFP
  • Explosive:
    900 g PBX
  • Penetration:
    >140 mm RHA

Overview: Unguided, spin stabilized cargo rocket which carries a payload of scatterable anti-tank mine submunitions. The rocket is identical to the AM206 cluster-HEAT rocket with the exception of the submunition dispenser which has been modified to carry a total of 60 AM1233 mines in 5 rows of 12 surrounding the central explosion charge. Each AM1233 mine is a cylinder approximately 127 mm long and 103 mm in diameter which after being ejected from the cargo rocket deploys a small parachute to stabilize itself as it descends to the ground. After hitting the ground the munition deploys 10 spring loaded metal legs which flip out to position the mine upright. The mine has four separate fuzes, a scratch-wire contact fuze, a magnetic influence fuze, a pressure fuze, and an electronic self-destruct fuze. The scratch-wire contact fuze consists of a flexible probe extending upwards from the mine which initiates mine detonation when the probe scrapes along the underside of a vehicle passing overhead. The magnetic proximity fuze which is used to validate that the scratch fuze is being triggered by a vehicle and not a person or animal while the mine's pressure fuze will set off the mine if its is run over. The electronic self-destruct fuze which can be set to anywhere from 4 to 96 hours in six programmable increments and is designed prevent the mine from becoming unexploded ordinance on the battlefield . The mine also has an anti-handling device (AHD) will also detonate the mine if it is lifted, tilted, or disturbed in any way. The mine uses an EFP warhead with a tantalum EFP liner and containing 900 grams of polymer bonded HMX explosive (95% HMX, 3% BDNPA/F, 3% estane) which generates a hypervelocity tantalum slug which can penetrate over 140 mm of RHA, sufficient to defeat the thinner underbelly armor of most vehicles.


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AM209 ATAS (Anti-Tank Autonomous Submunition)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    280 mm
  • Weight:
    480 kg
  • Length:
    6,100 mm
  • Payload:
    6x AM39 anti-tank submunitions
  • Range:
    20-80 km
  • Propulsion:
    Solid-fuel rocket
  • Velocity:
    1,200 m/s burnout
  • Guidance:
    INS
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    20.5 kg
  • Length:
    370 mm
  • Diameter:
    190 mm
  • Search altitude:
    50-500 m
  • Search area:
    1,000,000 m2
  • Sensor:
    Passive IR, active MMW
  • Warhead:
    SEFP + MEFP
  • Penetration:
    >200 mm RHA

Overview: The AM209 ATAS rocket is an anti-armor munition which is designed to dispense six AM39 autonomous submunitions over a target area each capable of autonomously seeking out and destroying tanks and other armored vehicle targets. The AM209 shares the same rocket motor section and a tail assembly as the AM206 rocket but with the AM98 submunition dispenser replaced with a dispenser for six ATAS submunitions. Each AM39 submunition consists of a rotating warhead and sensor platform with tilting EFP warhead and combined IR/radar sensor system which is coupled to a high lift-to-drag ratio steerable parafoil. Each AM-39 is ejected from the cargo rocket at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters where the submunition then first deploys a drogue chute to decelerate and de-spin the submunition before the drogue shoot is released and the glide parafoil is deployed at an altitude of approximately 500 meters where the submunition then descends along a 4:1 glide slope. When the submunition enters a stable glide path a series of spin vanes are deployed from the body of the submunition which cause it to rotate at 3 Hz where the submunitions 35 GHz millimeter wave (MMW) radar and uncooled long-wave (8-12 μm) infrared sensors are used to scan a helical path 500 meters wide along the ground. The nadir angle of the submunition's single-axis variable elevation sensor is adjusted as the submunition glides to keep the width of the helical scan constant as the submunition approaches the ground. When a target is detected by the submunition's millimeter wave and/or infrared sensors the target signature is compared to threat library stored on the submunition's central processor and identified using an automatic target recognition (ATR) algorithm. If the target signature matches that of a pre-programmed threat the sensors are used to select a target aimpoint and the submunition then fires a 190 millimeter diameter EFP (explosively formed penetrator) down onto the target. The EFP warhead contains 3.0 kilograms of polymer-bonded HMX explosive (95.5% HMX, 4.5% plastic binder) and employs a tantalum alloy double-layer liner which upon warhead activation fires a high length-to-diameter ratio penetrator capable of penetrating 200 mm of RHA from a standoff range of 200 meters. If no target is detected during flight the submunition is programmed to self destruct just before it impacts the ground.


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AM300 Cluster-HEAT-ER

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    280 mm
  • Weight:
    480 kg
  • Length:
    6,100 mm
  • Payload:
    400x AM98 dual-purpose submunitions
  • Range:
    40-200 km
  • Propulsion:
    Solid-fuel rocket
  • Velocity:
    1,800 m/s burnout
  • Guidance:
    INS/GPS
  • CEP:
    <3 m
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    0.3 kg
  • Length:
    82 mm
  • Diameter:
    42 mm
  • Impact Velocity:
    40 m/s
  • Warhead:
    HEAT-Frag
  • Explosive:
    45 g Octol
  • Penetration:
    >130 mm RHA

Overview: Guided artillery rocket with a cluster-HEAT payload intended to provide a longer-range capability to complement the shorter range AM206 cluster-HEAT rocket. The AM300 features a nose mounted INS/GPS guidance electronics section, a shorter payload section with less submunitions, a longer rocket motor section with more propellant and a lighter composite case to provide a higher burnout velocity and range, and a tail-control module with four deployable control fins to provide steering control during flight. The nose mounted guidance electronics section consists of a flight computer coupled to an SDI TNS 200 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) with 3-axis fiber optic gyro and 3-axis MEMS accelerometers coupled to a dual band (L1/L2) 24-channel dual-frequency (L1/L2) SAASM ( Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Module) based GPS receiver which gives the missile a range independent CEP of around 3 meters. CEP with purely inertial guidance is around 50 meters at the rockets maximum flight range. The tail control module steers the rocket in flight and consists of four folding titanium alloy tail fins and an electro-mechanical control-actuation system (CAS) which steers the missile based on guidance commands from the nose mounted autopilot computer. The rocket motor is constructed from carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) with an internal aramid-filled ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) insulation and an external aramid fiber overwrap and contains 360 kilograms of GAP/HMX/ADN (25.5% Glycidyl Azide Polymer, 4.5% Plasticizer, 58.5% Ammonium Dinitramide, and 11.5% HMX) insensitive high-energy smokeless propellant. The motor accelerates the rocket to a burnout velocity of around 1,800 m/s with the rocket having a maximum ballistic range of 200 kilometers and a flight apogee of 50 kilometers.


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AM301 HE-ER

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    280 mm
  • Weight:
    480 kg
  • Length:
    6,100 mm
  • Warhead:
    120 kg unitary HE
  • Range:
    40-200 km
  • Propulsion:
    Solid-fuel rocket
  • Guidance:
    INS/GPS
  • CEP:
    <3 m
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: Guided artillery rocket which features the same airframe as the AM300 cluster-HEAT-ER rocket but replaces the submunition dispenser with a unitary high explosive warhead and a tri-mode fuze with point detonate, delay, and proximity fuzing options. The AM301 warhead weighs 120 kilograms and consists of a hardened steel case 180 centimeters long and 20 centimeters in diameter which contains 25 kg of polymer bonded explosive (50% HMX, 30% Al powder, 20% PCP/TMETN energetic binder/plasticizer) and a base mounted electronic safe & arm device (ESAD). The warhead is initiated by a tri-mode fuze which can be set to impact or delay modes or can be used with an airburst setting with selectable 3 meter or 10 meter height-above-ground airburst using twin side mounted RF proximity fuzes in the nose of the munition.


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AM302 ATAS-ER (Anti-Tank Autonomous Submunition - Extended Range)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    280 mm
  • Weight:
    660 kg
  • Length:
    6,100 mm
  • Payload:
    4x AM39 anti-tank submunitions
  • Range:
    40-200 km
  • Propulsion:
    Solid-fuel rocket
  • Velocity:
    1,800 m/s burnout
  • Guidance:
    INS/GPS
  • CEP:
    <3 m
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    20.5 kg
  • Length:
    370 mm
  • Diameter:
    190 mm
  • Search altitude:
    50-500 m
  • Search area:
    1,000,000 m2
  • Sensor:
    Passive IR, active MMW
  • Warhead:
    SEFP + MEFP
  • Penetration:
    >200 mm RHA

Overview: Extended range anti-armor rocket which is designed to dispense four AM39 autonomous submunitions over a target area each capable of autonomously seeking out and destroying tanks and other armored vehicle targets. The AM302 has the airframe as the AM300 cluster-HEAT-ER rocket but substitutes the AM89 ammunition dispenser for a shortened version of the dispenser on the AM209 rocket which ejects four AM39 ATAS submunitions. Each AM39 submunition consists of a rotating warhead and sensor platform with tilting EFP warhead and combined IR/radar sensor system which is coupled to a high lift-to-drag ratio steerable parafoil. Each AM-39 is ejected from the cargo rocket at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters where the submunition then first deploys a drogue chute to decelerate and de-spin the submunition before the drogue shoot is released and the glide parafoil is deployed at an altitude of approximately 500 meters where the submunition then descends along a 4:1 glide slope. When the submunition enters a stable glide path a series of spin vanes are deployed from the body of the submunition which cause it to rotate at 3 Hz where the submunitions 35 GHz millimeter wave (MMW) radar and uncooled long-wave (8-12 μm) infrared sensors are used to scan a helical path 500 meters wide along the ground. The nadir angle of the submunition's single-axis variable elevation sensor is adjusted as the submunition glides to keep the width of the helical scan constant as the submunition approaches the ground. When a target is detected by the submunition's millimeter wave and/or infrared sensors the target signature is compared to threat library stored on the submunition's central processor and identified using an automatic target recognition (ATR) algorithm. If the target signature matches that of a pre-programmed threat the sensors are used to select a target aimpoint and the submunition then maneuvers into lethal warhead range and fires a 190 millimeter diameter EFP (explosively formed penetrator) down onto the target. The EFP warhead contains 3.0 kilograms of polymer-bonded HMX explosive (95.5% HMX, 4.5% plastic binder) and employs a tantalum alloy double-layer liner which upon warhead activation fires a high length-to-diameter ratio penetrator capable of penetrating 200 mm of RHA from a standoff range of 200 meters. If no target is detected during flight the submunition is programmed to self destruct just before it impacts the ground.
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203mm Naval Artillery Ammunition


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203 mm AM650 IHE-BB (Insensitive High Explosive - Base Bleed)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    203 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    110 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,120 mm
  • Explosive:
    25.0 kg insensitive HE
  • Muzzle velocity:
    995 m/s
  • Max range:
    57 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: Standard high-explosive round which provides high explosive blast and fragmentation effects against personnel, vehicles, and materiel targets. The projectile features a low-drag design with a long, streamlined von Karman ogive shape with which extends to the rear cylindrical part of the shell. The rear cylindrical portion of the projectile has a bourrelet at its forward end and two gilding metal driving bands located in a recessed groove forward of the rear cylindrical bourrelet. The rear of the projectile features a threaded base designed to accept a base-bleed (BB) unit containing an HTPB solid propellant gas generator unit containing 3.0 kg of propellant. The nose of the projectile features a deep-cavity fuze well and can accept all SDI standard fuzes including electronic time, multi-mode, and course-correcting fuzes. The projectile contains 25.0 kilograms of melt-poured, insensitive high-blast explosive containing 88% RDX, 5% HTPB, and 7% plasticizer which replaces the melt-cast TNT filling of previous generation artillery projectiles. The projectile body is constructed from HF1 high-fragmentation steel alloy and produces approximately 19,000 fragments with a mass greater than 0.5 grams upon detonation.


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203 mm AM509 Cluster-HEAT-BB (Cluster - High Explosive Anti-Tank - Base Bleed)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    203 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    110 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    1,120 mm
  • Payload:
    120x AM98 dual-purpose HEAT-frag submunitions
  • Muzzle velocity:
    995 m/s
  • Max range:
    57 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    0.3 kg
  • Length:
    82 mm
  • Diameter:
    42 mm
  • Impact Velocity:
    40 m/s
  • Warhead:
    HEAT-Frag
  • Explosive:
    45 g PBX
  • Penetration:
    >130 mm RHA

Overview: Cargo projectile designed to deliver a payload of 120 AM98 dual-purpose anti-armor and anti-personnel HEAT-Frag submunitions for engaging area targets such as mechanized columns or air defense installations. The projectile consist of a front ogive constructed from 7075 aluminum alloy containg the fuze well and expulsion charge which is attached to the rear 4340 steel alloy cylindrical section of the shell containing the cluster payload and thread adapter for a base-bleed unit. The AM89 submunitions are arranged in 10 columns of 12 submunitions each with 9 columns arranged in a circular pattern around one column in the center of the projectile. The projectile contains a detonator in the nose ogive which when activated by the projectile's fuze ignites an expelling charge which pushes on a piston which then rips off the threaded hollow-base or base-bleed unit of the projectile and dispenses the submunitions from the base of the projectile via the centrifugal force of the spinning projectile. Each AM89 submunition is 82 mm in length, 42 mm in diameter, and contains a copper-lined shaped charge warhead with 45 grams of polymer bonded HMX explosive (95% HMX, 3% BDNPA/F, 3% estane) which can penetrate in excess of 130 mm of RHA. The submunition additionally features a series of steel fragmentation rings surrounding the shaped charge warhead which projects over 700 fragments with an average mass of 0.2 grams with a lethal fragmentation radius of 5 meters. Each AM89 submunition contains a mechanical impact fuze and a secondary electronic self destruct fuze which minimizes the risk of duds. The 120 submissions are designed to be released from the projectile using an electronic time fuze at an altitude of 300 meters and impact in either an elliptical or circular shaped pattern depending on projectile trajectory. Although designed to be used with the SDI electronic-time fuze the ICM projectile features a deep-cavity fuze well and can also accept SDI multi-mode and course-correcting fuzes.


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203 mm AM171 Pilum

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    203 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    190 kg
  • Projectile length:
    2,200 mm
  • Warhead:
    80 kg semi-armor piercing (SAP)
  • Muzzle velocity:
    825 m/s
  • Max range:
    180 km
  • CEP:
    <1 m
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:
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AM90 Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS)

Charge Data:
  • Diameter:
    174 mm
  • Length:
    184 mm
  • Charge weight:
    5.5 kg
  • Propellant weight:
    5.0 kg

Performance:
  • Ignition Delay:
    <100 ms
  • Pressure Limit:
    500 MPa
  • Operating Temperature:
    -52°C to +71°C
  • Muzzle velocity (SDI 17 cm L/60 artillery gun, 66.8 kg projectile):
    • Zone 1:
      450 m/s
    • Zone 2:
      620 m/s
    • Zone 3:
      750 m/s
    • Zone 4:
      875 m/s
    • Zone 5:
      995 m/s
    • Zone 6:
      1,150 m/s

Overview: SDI's AM90 Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) is a bi-modular propellant system designed to be used with SDI's 17 cm L/60 artillery gun system and consists of the green colored AM91 low zone modular charge and the white colored AM92 high zone modular charge. The low zone modular charge, which can only be linked with other low zone modular charges, is used for zones 1 to 2 while the high zone modular charge, which can only be linked with other high zone modular charges, is used for zones 3 to 6. Each modular charge consists of a combustible case with a bi-directional central ignitor which is filled with either 7-holeperforated propellant grains made from a solventless single base propellant (M91 low zone charges) or 19-hole perforated propellant grains made from an SDI developed quadruple-base (triple base with RDX) solvent-less propellant consisting of 35% NC, 22% DEGDN, 33% NGu, 8% RDX, and 2% Akardite II stabilizer (M92 high zone charges). The quadruple-base propellant is designed to provide a higher impetus than conventional double-base or triple-base propellants while meeting strict insensitive munition (IM) requirements including not detonating when hit with high-velocity spall fragments or when impinged upon by hypervelocity shaped charge jets.
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105 mm High-Pressure Smoothbore Ammunition

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105mm AM346 APFSDS-T

Physical Data:
  • Cartridge length:
    1,100 mm
  • Cartridge weight:
    29.0 kg
  • Propellant Type:
    LOVA
  • Propellant weight:
    8.6 kg
  • Projectile weight:
    6.8 kg
  • Projectile length:
    710 mm

Performance:
  • Muzzle velocity:
    1,750 m/s
  • Maximum effective range
    3,000 m
  • Chamber pressure:
    3,900 bar
  • Penetration:
    700 mm RHA @ 2,000 meters
  • Dispersion:
    <0.25 mil @ 2,000 meters

The AM346 APFSDS-T (armor-piercing, fin-stabilized, discarding sabot with tracer) is kinetic energy, armor-piercing antitank round intended for use with the 105mm L/73 gun mounted to the SDI RKpz 101 Wolverine and consisting of a propulsion system and a projectile with depleted uranium alloy penetrator. The propulsion system of the AM346 APFSDS-T consists consists of a steel cartridge case containing granular high energy, low vulnerability (HELOVA) propellant, an electric primer, and a gun tube wear-reducing titanium dioxide liner which is bonded to the interior wall of the steel cartridge case. The projectile portion of the round consists of a subprojectile and a sabot. The projectile of the round consisting of a subprojectile with a monolithic depleted uranium alloy penetrator fitted with an aluminum windshield, a steel ballistic cap, and a aluminum fin assembly with tracer, and a three-part sabot with obturator.

The penetrator of the AM346 is constructed from depleted uranium alloyed with niobium (0.95 wt.%) and vanadium (4.5 wt.%) and is 603 mm long, 23 mm in diameter, and masses 4.0 kilograms. The beyond-armor effect of the penetrator is enhanced with the use of a friction-activated mixed rare earth (MRE) based pyrophoric coating, giving the penetrator an incendiary effect which is intended to increase the probability of a fuel or ammunition fire in the penetrated vehicle. The coating is applied to the penetrator via a vacuum plasma spray process and ignites when subjected to hydrostatic shock upon impact with the target, burning at around 2500 degrees K. The penetrator is fitted with a steel ballistic cap, an aluminum windshield, and a tailfin assembly consisting of a six bladed aluminum fin assembly containing a tracer element which burns out to a distance of approximately 4,000 meters. The penetrator assembly is supported by a three-piece sabot consisting of three 120° aluminum sections which are assembled around the depleted uranium alloy penetrator. A steel bourrelet containing three shear cuts is screwed to the front of the sabot with a silicone rubber seal at the rear of the sabot providing bore obturation.

The propulsion system of the AM346 consists of 8.6 kilograms of granular high energy, low vulnerability (HELOVA) propellant consisting of 76% RDX, 12% Celluose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), 7.6% BDNPA/F, 4% Nitrocellulose, and 0.4% Ethyl Centralite. The steel cartridge case also contains gun tube wear-reducing titanium dioxide liner which is bonded to the interior wall of the steel cartridge case. The propellant charge generates a peak pressure of 3,900 bar and accelerates the 6.8 kilogram projectile assembly to a velocity of 1,750 m/s at the muzzle end.


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105mm AM344 HE-T

Physical Data:
  • Cartridge length:
    1,100 mm
  • Cartridge weight:
    29.6 kg
  • Propellant type:
    LOVA
  • Propellant weight:
    5.0 kg
  • Projectile weight:
    12.3 kg
  • Projectile type:
    Multi-purpose high explosive

Performance:
  • Muzzle velocity:
    1,150 m/s
  • Maximum effective range:
    4,000 m
  • Chamber pressure:
    2,750 bar
  • Dispersion:
    <0.3 mil @ 2,000 meters

The AM344 HE-T (high explosive with tracer) is a multipurpose high explosive round intended for use with the 105mm L/73 gun mounted to the SDI RKpz 101 Wolverine. The AM344 HE-T consists of a fin stabilized high explosive projectile fitted with a multimode programmable fuze with impact, delay, and airbursting modes contained in a steel cartridge case containing granular high energy, low vulnerability (HELOVA) propellant, an electric primer, and a gun tube wear-reducing titanium dioxide liner which is bonded to the interior wall of the steel cartridge case.

The projectile of the AM344 HE-T masses 12.3 kilograms and consists of an HF-1 high-fragmentation steel body with a reinforced nose ogive filled with 2.0 kilograms of insensitive HMX based enhanced blast explosive (64% HMX, 20% Al, 9.6% BDNPA/F, 6.4% CAB) and a tailfin assembly with six deployable aluminum tailfins and a tracer element which is fixed to the rear shell body. The AM344 projectile is fitted with a multimode programmable base fuze which can be set to either impact, delay, or airburst settings. The fuze is programmed using a inductive fuze setting mechanism connected to the vehicle's fire control system which allows the fire-control system program the fuze as the round is loaded into the cannon breech before firing.

The propulsion system of the AM344 consists of 5.0 kilograms of granular high energy, low vulnerability (HELOVA) propellant consisting of 76% RDX, 12% Celluose Acetate Butyrate (CAB), 7.6% BDNPA/F, 4% Nitrocellulose, and 0.4% Ethyl Centralite. The steel cartridge case also contains gun tube wear-reducing titanium dioxide liner which is bonded to the interior wall of the steel cartridge case. The propellant charge generates a peak pressure of 2,750 bar and accelerates the 12.3 kilogram projectile assembly to a velocity of 1,150 m/s at the muzzle end.
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AM51 Fragmentation Grenade

Grenade Data:
  • Height:
    93 mm
  • Diameter:
    63 mm
  • Weight:
    450 g
  • Explosive:
    165 g PBX
  • Total fragments:
    2,500
  • Delay:
    3.5 +/- 0.5 sec
  • Service temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: The AM53 is a fragmentation grenade consisting of an internally scored spherical body constructed from HF-1 high-fragmentation steel containing 165 grams of polymer bonded HMX explosive (88% HMX, 12% HTPB), a pyrotechnic time delay fuze mechanism with a 3.5 second delay, and a metal handle with safety pin and pull ring. The grenade can be thrown up to 40 meters by an average male soldier and upon detonation ejects 2,500 fragments in an even 360° distribution around the grenade with a lethal radius of 15 meters.


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AM111 Concussion Grenade

Grenade Data:
  • Length:
    135 mm
  • Diameter:
    53 mm
  • Weight:
    350 g
  • Explosive:
    260 g thermobaric PBX
  • Delay:
    3.5 +/- 0.5 sec
  • Service temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: The AM111 is an offensive hand grenade which is designed to provide concussion effects in enclosed areas such as bunkers, trenches, and buildings and for blasting and demolition related tasks. The grenade consists of a thin fiberglass body filled with a polymer-bonded enhanced blast thermobaric explosive (64% HMX, 20% Aluminum, 9.6% BDNPA/F, 6.4% CAB), a pyrotechnic time delay fuze mechanism with a 3.5 second delay, and a plastic handle with safety pin and pull ring. The grenade can be thrown up to 40 meters by an average male soldier and has a casualty radius of around 6 meters in open areas and 12 meters in closed areas.


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AM84 White Phosphorous Grenade

Grenade Data:
  • Length:
    155 mm
  • Diameter:
    66 mm
  • Weight:
    900 g
  • Explosive:
    425 g white phosphorous
  • Delay:
    3.5 +/- 0.5 sec
  • Service temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: The AM84 is a white phosphorous grenade intended for signaling, screening, and incendiary purposes. The AM84 consists of a thin sheet metal body filled with 425 grams of white phosphorus filler surrounding a central burster charge, a pyrotechnic time delay fuze mechanism with a 3.5 second delay, and a plastic handle with safety pin and pull ring. The grenade can be thrown up to 30 meters by an average male soldier and has a bursting radius of around 17 meters. The white phosphorous filler produces a dense cloud of white smoke upon exposure to air and burns for around 60 seconds at a temperature of over 2,700°C.


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AM76 Incendiary Grenade

Grenade Data:
  • Length:
    155 mm
  • Diameter:
    66 mm
  • Weight:
    900 g
  • Explosive:
    750 g TPA (thickened pyrophoric agent)
  • Delay:
    3.5 +/- 0.5 sec
  • Service temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: The AM76 is an offensive incendiary hand grenade intended for attacking personnel, vehicles, and structures. The AM76 consists of a thin sheet metal body filled with 750 grams of thickened pyrophoric agent (TPA) surrounding a central burster charge, a pyrotechnic time delay fuze mechanism with a 3.5 second delay, and a plastic handle with safety pin and pull ring. The grenade can be thrown up to 30 meters by an average male soldier and has a busting radius of around 20 meters. The thickened pyrophoric agent (TPA) is a napalm-like substance which consists of 94% triethylaluminum and 6% polyisobutylene thickener and upon exposure to air spontaneously ignites and burns at a temperature of over 1,600°C.
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105 mm Artillery Ammunition

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105 mm AM219 IHE-PFF (Insensitive High Explosive - Pre-Formed Fragmentation)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    105 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.8 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    550 mm
  • Explosive:
    2.3 kg PBX
  • Fuze:
    AM782 multi-mode, AM522 electronic time, AM371 concrete penetrating, AM578 course correcting
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    400 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    950 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    24 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    30 km
  • Probable error:
    0.3% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview: High explosive, pre formed fragmentation (PFF) projectile which is designed to be used with SDI's leFH 97 lightweight towed howitzer. The AM219 is intended for engaging light and medium targets such as personnel, trucks, towed artillery, and light armored vehicles and consists of a streamlined projectile body constructed from HF-1 high-fragmentation steel, a fuze well which can accept either SDI AM522 multi-mode, AM782 electronic time, or AM578 course correcting fuzes, a threaded base which can accept either a hollow boat-tail or a base burner unit containing around 390 grams of 75% AP/24% HTPB/1% DOA base bleed propellant. The high explosive fill consists of 2.3 kilograms of insensitive RDX based polymer bonded explosive (PBX) consisting of 92% RDX and 8% HyTemp binder plasticised with DOA which is pressed into the shell from the rear at a force of 18 tonnes. The projectile also has a supplementary charge consisting of 150 grams of insensitive HMX based based polymer bonded explosive (PBX) consisting of 92% HMX, 6% DOA and 2% HyTemp which is contained in the projectile's deep-cavity fuze well. Fragmentation from the HF-1 shell body is augmented by a pre formed fragmentation (PFF) liner consisting of 7,800 3mm diameter heavy metal tungsten alloy (HMTA) balls in a cured polymer matrix which lines the ogive and cylindrical section of the shell. The combination of pre-formed tungsten alloy fragments and the natural fragmentation from the shell body results in a lethal area of around 1,900 m2 with a 6 meter height airburst at an incidence angle of 65°, significantly exceeding the lethality of older generation naturally fragmenting 155 mm high explosive shells (~1,000 m2 lethal area).



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105 mm AM444 Cluster-HEAT (Cluster - High Explosive Anti-Tank)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    105 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.8 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    550 mm
  • Payload:
    42x AM80 dual-purpose HEAT-frag submunitions
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    400 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    950 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    24 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    30 km
  • Probable error:
    0.3% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Submunition data:
  • Weight:
    0.155 kg
  • Length:
    46 mm
  • Diameter:
    31 mm
  • Impact Velocity:
    40 m/s
  • Warhead:
    HEAT-Frag
  • Explosive:
    7.5 g PBX
  • Penetration:
    >70 mm RHA

Overview:Cargo projectile designed to deliver a payload of 42 AM80 dual-purpose anti-armor and anti-personnel HEAT-Frag submunitions for engaging area targets such as mechanized columns or air defense installations. The projectile consist of a front ogive constructed from 7075 aluminum alloy containing the fuze well and expulsion charge which is attached to the rear 4340 steel alloy cylindrical section of the shell containing the cluster payload and thread adapter for either a hollow-base or base-bleed unit. The AM80 submunitions are arranged in 7 columns of 6 submunitions each with 6 columns arranged in a circular pattern around one column in the center of the projectile. The projectile contains a detonator in the nose ogive which when activated by the projectile's fuze ignites an expelling charge which pushes on a piston which then rips off the threaded hollow-base or base-bleed unit of the projectile and dispenses the submunitions from the base of the projectile via the centrifugal force of the spinning projectile Each AM80 submunition is 46 mm in length, 31 mm in diameter, and contains a copper-lined shaped charge warhead with 7.5 grams of polymer bonded HMX explosive (95% HMX, 3% BDNPA/F, 3% estane) which can penetrate up to 70 mm of RHA. Each AM80 submunition contains a mechanical impact fuze and a secondary electronic self destruct fuze to minimizes the risk of duds. The ogive of the projectile contains a detonator which when activated by the projectile's fuze ignites an expelling charge which pushes on a piston which then rips off the threaded base-bleed unit at the rear of the projectile and dispenses the submunitions from the base of the projectile via the centrifugal force of the spinning projectile.


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105 mm AM102 ILUM-VIS (Illumination-Visible)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    105 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.8 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    550 mm
  • Payload:
    0.76 kg Illuminating comp
  • Illuminating time:
    50 s
  • Luminosity:
    600,000 cd
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    400 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    950 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    24 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    30 km
  • Probable error:
    0.3% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:Ilumination projectile intended to provide visible illumination in low-light level conditions. The projectile contains an illuminating flare contained in a canister with an attached drogue chute which is released from the base of the shell in flight using an expulsion charge. The canister is designed to be released from the projectile at an altitude of 500 meters where anti-rotation fins on the canister are immediately deployed to reduce the rotation of the canister and a drogue chute deployed which reduces the descent rate of the canister to around 5 to 6 m/s. After reaching a stable spin rate and descent velocity the canister drops away and the magnesium/sodium nitrate illumination flare inside is ignited at an altitude of around 450 meters where the flare then burns as it slowly descends to the ground. The illumination flare provides 600,00 million candela of illumination for up to 50 seconds.


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105 mm AM235 ILUM-IR (Illumination-Infrared)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    105 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.8 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    550 mm
  • Payload:
    2.8 kg Illuminating comp
  • Illuminating time:
    50 s
  • Luminosity:
    2,500 cd
  • Infrared band:
    0.7-1.2µm
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    400 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    950 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    24 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    30 km
  • Probable error:
    0.3% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:Illumination projectile designed to provide illumination at night for forces equipped with night vision imaging systems. The projectile contains an illuminating flare contained in a canister with an attached drogue chute which is released from the base of the shell in flight using an expulsion charge. The canister is designed to be released from the projectile at an altitude of around 500 meters where anti-rotation fins on the canister are immediately deployed to reduce the rotation of the canister and a drogue chute deployed which reduces the descent rate of the canister to around 5 to 6 m/s. After reaching a stable spin rate and descent velocity the canister drops away and the illumination flare inside is ignited at an altitude of around 450 meters where the flare then burns as the flare descends to the ground. The infrared illumination flare provides around 2,500 candela of illumination for up to 50 seconds.


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105 mm AM416 SMK-WP (Smoke - White Phosphorous)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    105 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.8 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    550 mm
  • Payload:
    2.3 kg White Phosphorous
  • Smoke time:
    90 sec
  • Fuze:
    AM782 multi-mode, AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    400 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    950 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    24 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    30 km
  • Probable error:
    0.3% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:Bursting smoke projectile designed to produce an instantaneous white smoke for spotting, signalling, or screening purposes and for incendiary effects against material targets. The projectile consists of a streamlined shell body constructed from HF-1 steel (identical to the M219 IHE-PFF shell body) filled with 2.3 kilograms of cast white phosphorous surrounding a central bursting charge which is contained in a burster casing threaded to the back of the fuze well. Upon detonation of the bursting charge the shell body is split open and the white phosphorus payload dispersed. The white phosphorous filler self-ignites on contact with air and produces an immediate a smoke screen with an additional incendiary effect.


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105 mm AM110 SCR SMK (Screening Smoke)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    105 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.8 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    550 mm
  • Payload:
    2.0 kg Hexachloroethane
  • Smoke time:
    70 sec
  • Fuze:
    AM522 electronic time
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    400 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    950 m/s
  • Max range with hollow base:
    24 km
  • Max range with base bleed:
    30 km
  • Probable error:
    0.3% range, 0.1% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:Cargo smoke shell designed for obscuring and screening of friendly forces. The shell contains four smoke canisters containing a Hexachloroethane (HC) smoke composition which is ignited when the smoke canisters are ejected from the base of the shell at an altitude of around 350 meters. After falling to the ground the smoke from the four canisters combines to form a dense, thick smoke screen useful for obscuring the movements and locations of friendly forces which provides effective masking properties in the visual (450-750 nm), near-infrared (750-950 nm), and infrared (1-14 µm) regions to block acquisition and targeting of friendly forces from visual observation, CCD imagers, night observation devices, thermal imagers, laser range finders, laser illuminators, and laser designators.


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105 mm AM109 IHE-PFF-BB/RA (Insensitive High Explosive - Pre-Formed Fragmentation- Rocket Assisted/Base Bleed)

Projectile Data:
  • Caliber:
    105 mm
  • Projectile weight:
    15.8 kg
  • Projectile length (fuzed):
    550 mm
  • Explosive:
    1.6 kg PBX
  • Fuze:
    AM782 multi-mode, AM522 electronic time, AM371 concrete penetrating, AM578 course correcting
  • Maximum chamber pressure:
    400 MPa
  • Muzzle velocity:
    950 m/s
  • Max range:
    36 km
  • Probable error:
    0.5% range, 0.15% deflection
  • Service Temperature:
    -46°C to +63°C

Overview:
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Postby The Technocratic Syndicalists » Wed May 12, 2021 5:55 pm

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SDI AM21 Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS)

Charge Data:
  • Diameter:
    107 mm
  • Length:
    110 mm
  • Charge weight:
    1.2 kg
  • Propellant weight:
    1.0 kg

Performance:
  • Ignition Delay:
    <100 ms
  • Pressure Limit:
    350 MPa
  • Operating Temperature:
    -52°C to +71°C
  • Muzzle velocity (SDI leFH 105/52 howitzer, 15.8 kg projectile):
    • Zone 1 :
      300 m/s
    • Zone 2:
      420 m/s
    • Zone 3:
      500 m/s
    • Zone 4:
      700 m/s
    • Zone 5:
      950 m/s

Overview: SDI's AM21 Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) is a bi-modular propellant system designed to be used with SDI's leFH 97 howitzer system and consists of the green colored AM21 low zone modular charge and the white colored AM21 high zone modular charge. The low zone modular charge, which can only be linked with other low zone modular charges, is used for zones 1 to 2 while the high zone modular charge, which can only be linked with other high zone modular charges, is used for zones 3 to 5. Each modular charge consists of a combustible case with a bi-directional central ignitor which is filled with 19-hole perforated propellant grains made from an SDI developed quadruple-base (triple base with RDX) solvent-less propellant consistsing of 35% NC, 22% DEGDN, 33% NGu, 8% RDX, and 2% Akardite II stabilizer. The quadruple-base propellant is designed to provide a higher impetus than conventional double-base or triple-base propellants while meeting strict insensitive munition (IM) requirements including not detonating when hit with high-velocity spall fragments or when impinged upon by hypervelocity shaped charge jets. Each propellant module also contains a non-toxic decoppering agent used to remove copper residue from the rifling of the internal bore of a gun barrel
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Shoulder-Fired Weapons


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Panzerfaust-600

Launcher Characteristics:
  • Caliber:
    120 mm
  • Launcher length:
    1,300 mm
  • Projectile length:
    925 mm
  • Launcher weight:
    11.0 kg
  • Projectile weight:
    5.5 kg
  • Warhead:
    Tandem shaped charge
  • Explosive:
    2.4 kg PBX
  • Rocket velocity:
    280 m/s
  • Effective range:
    600 m
  • Optic:
    2.5x magnification optical scope
  • Fuze graze angle:
    80°
  • Penetration:
    850 mm RHA after ERA
  • Service temperature:
    -31°C to +51°C

Overview:The Panzerfaust-600 is a single-shot disposable,anti-tank weapon, intended for use by infantry against hostile heavy armor. The weapon consists of a cylindrical aramid fiber-epoxy tube with twin hard foam rubber shock absorbers at each end, a cylindrical one at the rear and a conical one at the front. An additional octagonal shock absorber is mounted near the center of the weapon and acts to protect the weapon's telescopic optic and firing circuit assembly from impact. The telescopic sight is a 2.5x magnification optical scope and is located on the left side of the weapon with a flip-up aperture and a lens that protrudes though the central shock absorber. The reticle has stadia lines for ranges of 200 meters to 600 meters in 100 meters increments. along with windage markings 40 meters to either side of the reticle in 10 meter increments.

The Panzerfaust-600 rocket weighs 5.5 kilograms and contains a tandem-charge HEAT warhead containing 2.4 grams of polymer bonded HMX (95% HMX, 2.5% estane, 2.5% BDNPA-F). The warhead is armed 25 meters from the muzzle and can penetrate up to 850 mm of rolled homogenous armor (RHA) behind ERA or 2,250 mm of reinforced concrete. The rocket is expelled from the launch tube using a double-based cordite charge and accelerates to a velocity of 280 m/s, reaching a distance of 300 meters in only 1.05 seconds and 600 meters in 2.1 seconds. The launch tube contains the rocket along with 1.7 kilograms of countermass consisting of a disintegrating container filled with metal powder which is expelled out of the rear of the weapon during launch to reduce the considerable backblast, allowing the weapon to be fired from enclosed areas.
Last edited by The Technocratic Syndicalists on Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:39 pm, edited 4 times in total.
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