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From stanc@pcsi.cirrus.com (Stan C. Crist)
John D Wilkinson (jwilkins@wilde.oit.umass.edu) wrote:
: So, my question is, does anyone have any info regarding the mass, length,
: diameter, muzzle velocity, and RHA penetration of the U.S. 105mm
: and 120mm rounds of this type?
For 120mm M829A1 (APFSDS-DU) ammo:
Total weight: 45.7 lbs
Projectile weight: 18.0 lbs
Propellant weight: 20.0 lbs
(Remaining weight divided between the combustible case,
case head, aluminum sabot)
Projectile length: 30.7 inches
(No, that's not a typo.)
Muzzle velocity: 5160 fps
Stan