120×570mm NATO

Calibre of tank ammunition December 2020December 2020 120×570mm NATO tank ammunition IMI120shells.jpg 200 px 120×570mm ammunition manufactured by IMI Systems West Germany Tank gun ammunition 1979–present Western Bloc and others early 1970s yes Rimmed, bottleneck 120 160 169 570 984 none electric 120×570mm NATO tank ammunition (4.7 inch), also known as 120×570mmR, is a common, NATO-standard (STANAG 4385), tank gun semi-combustible cartridge used by 120mm smoothbore guns, superseding the earlier 105×617mmR cartridge used in NATO-standard rifled tank guns. History The 120×570R cartridge was originally intended for the German Rh-120 smoothbore gun but an interoperability agreement signed between West Germany and France in April1979, followed in September1981 by a project to install the M256 120 mm smoothbore gun on future M1A1 Abrams tanks made it a NATO standard.Hunnicutt R.P. Abrams: A History of the American Main Battle Tank February 1991 Presidio Press 978-0891413882 320NATO - STANAG 4385 120mm x 570 Ammunition for Smooth Bore Tank Guns https://standards.globalspec.com/std/427296/STANAG%204385 standards.globalspec.com North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 25 December 2020 20 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211020143330/https://standards.globalspec.com/std/427296/STANAG%204385 live Characteristics The 120×570mm are one-piece ammunition with semi-combustible cartridge cases. These incorporate a short, metallic stub case with an elastomeric sealing ring which allows the use of a normal sliding wedge type of breech and at the same time significantly reduces the weight of the rounds. Thus, a round of 120 mm Rheinmetall APFSDS ammunition has a mass of 19.8 kg, which is little more than the 18 kg mass of a typical 105 mm APFSDS round with the traditional metallic cartridge case.Ogorkiewicz Richard M. Technology of Tanks 1 April 1991 London 978-0710605955 76 Jane's Information Group Ammunition March 2022 Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) December 2020 DesignationOriginDesigner & producerYearCartridge length (mm)Sub-projectile length (mm)Penetrator dimension (⌀ mm × mm)L/D ratio (sub-projectile / penetrator only)Penetrator material & weight (kg)Sub-projectile weight with sabot / without sabot (kg)Weight, complete round (kg)Propellant type & weightChamber pressure (MPa)Muzzle velocity (m/s)Velocity drop (m/s at m)Perforation at normal and oblique incidencesNotesDM13GermanyRheinmetall1979888 mm457.7 mm ⌀ 38-26 × 315 mm 8:1Tungsten alloy7.22 kg / 4.64 kg18.7 kg7.3 kg 510 MPa1650 m/shttp://www.kotsch88.de/m_120_mm.htm Munition der deutschen 120 mm Panzerkanone Rheinmetall Main Battle Tanks in Details https://web.archive.org/web/20211019104127/http://www.kotsch88.de/m_120_mm.htm 19 October 2021 19 October 2021 Stefan Kotsch (L/44)75 m/s (at 1000 m)NATO single heavy target at 68° at 2000 mOFL 120 G1FranceGIAT1981977 mm541.5 mm⌀ 26 mm × 375 mm 14.4:118 density DENAL DX 130 R tungsten alloyInternational Defense Review 1988 1216 21 96.2 kg / 3.78 kg18.75 kgFoss Christopher Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94 June 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710610799 90 7.45 kg of B19T416 MPa1630 m/s (1981) 1650 m/s (upgraded, 1987)1780 m/sAccording to the markings (v0 1780) written on the cartridge of an OFL 120 G1 displayed at the Saumur Armored Museum. (all L/52)60 m/s (at 1000 m)420 mm at 1000 m,Hilmes Rolf Kampfpanzer - Die Entwicklungen der Nachkriegszeit 1988 Report Verlag GmbH Frankfurt am Main Bonn 38 defeat the NATO Single heavy target at 8000 m and the Triple heavy target at 7000 m or 8400 m Use the same penetrator as the OFL 105 F1 105 mm APFSDS in a larger sabot. Upgraded with Israeli-style steel fins instead of aluminium in 1987.Satory XI - collaborative programs show through 1987 International Defense Review 20 9 1244DM23GermanyRheinmetall1982Foss Christopher Cullen Tony Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Systems 1988-89 September 1988 Jane's Information Group 978-0710608642 88884 mm 457.7 mm ⌀ 32 × 360 mm 12:1Tungsten alloy7.2 kg / 4.3 kg or 4.6 kg7.3 kg1640 m/sKotsch Stefan Schusstafel der 120 mm Kanone https://www.kotsch88.de/tafeln/st_120mm-ke.htm kotsch88.de 18 August 2023 or 1650 m/s (L/44)56 m/s (at 1000 m) 111 m/s (at 1000 m)420 mm at 2000 mProduced under licence by Switzerland as Pfeil Pat 87 M829USAAlliant Techsystems1984935 mmFoss Christopher Cullen Tony Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Systems 1988-89 September 1988 Jane's Information Group 978-0710608642 137616 mmM829 Data https://bulletpicker.com/cartridge_-120mm-apfsds-t_-m82.html live bulletpicker.com https://web.archive.org/web/20180828045308/http://bulletpicker.com:80/cartridge_-120mm-apfsds-t_-m82.html 28 August 2018⌀ 27 × 460 mm 23:1 / 17:1Depleted uranium alloy, 3.94 kgFahey Dan Science or Science Fiction? Facts, Myths and Propaganda In the Debate Over Depleted Uranium Weapons http://www.wise-uranium.org/pdf/dumyths.pdf wise-uranium.org 26 December 2020 26 June 2008 https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20080626235350/http://www.wise-uranium.org/pdf/dumyths.pdf live7.1 kgDepartment of the Army Technical Bulletin TB 9-2350-320-14 Operator/Maintenance Information on Cartridge 120mm M829, M830, M831, and M865 https://books.google.com/books?id=WSAuAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA14 1986 24 December 2021 13 September 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220913050544/https://www.google.com/books/edition/Operator_maintenance_Information_on_Cart/WSAuAAAAYAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA14&printsec=frontcover live / 4.27 kg18.7 kg8.1 kg of JA-2 (double-base)509 MPa1670 m/s120 mm M829 APFSDS-T cartridge (United States), Tank and anti-tank guns http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Ammunition-Handbook/120-mm-M829-APFSDS-T-cartridge-United-States.html Jane's Information Group 2 January 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110518040107/http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Ammunition-Handbook/120-mm-M829-APFSDS-T-cartridge-United-States.html 18 May 2011 (L/44)62 m/s (at 1000 m) 123 m/s (at 2000 m)525 mmInfantry Magazine Infantry Magazine Mar-Apr 1990, Page 39 https://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/magazine/issues/1990/MAR-APR/pdfs/MAR-APR1990.pdf live benning.army.mil https://web.archive.org/web/20170125131414/http://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/magazine/issues/1990/MAR-APR/pdfs/MAR-APR1990.pdf 25 January 2017 to 540 mm at 2000 m (LoS 60°)120 mm M829 APFSDS-T cartridge (United States), Tank and anti-tank guns http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Ammunition-Handbook/120-mm-M829-APFSDS-T-cartridge-United-States.html Jane's Information Group 25 December 2020 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110518040107/http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Ammunition-Handbook/120-mm-M829-APFSDS-T-cartridge-United-States.html 18 May 2011Actual average diameter is around 24.2 mm, 27 mm is the maximum diameter of the buttress threads.DM33GermanyRheinmetall1987⌀ 281986 AUSA '86 anti-armour, air-defense and small-arms development dominate a good show International Defense Review 19 12 1809 × 510 mm20:1 / 19:1Tungsten alloy 7.3 kg / 4.6 kgFoss Christopher Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94 June 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710610799 97 19 kg7.6 kg of 7-hole grain-type515 MPaGander Terry Hogg Ian Jane's Ammunition Handbook 1994-95 1 December 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710611673 1531650 m/s (L/44)75 m/s (at 1000 m)120 m/s (at 2000 m)480 mm at 2000 mProduced under licence by Japan as JM33 and by Switzerland as Pfeil Pat 90M829A1USAAlliant Techsystems1988984 mmFoss Christopher Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94 June 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710610799 159 778 mm ⌀ 21.6 × 680September 2006 Critical Technology Events in the Development of Selected Army Weapons Systems, page 10 https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA462789.pdf live apps.dtic.mil https://web.archive.org/web/20211224114252/https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA462789.pdf 24 December 2021 mm35:1 / 31:1Depleted Uranium alloy, 4.64 kg8.165 kg / 4.88 kg 20.9 kg7.9 kg of JA-2 (double-base)560 MPa bar 0 on or 569 MPa bar 0 on1575 m/shttp://www.defense-update.com/products/digits/120ke.htm 120mm Tank Gun KE Ammunition Defense Update 2007-09-03 2006-11-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20070805005735/http://www.defense-update.com/products/digits/120ke.htm 5 August 2007 dead (L/44)69 m/s (at 1000 m) 135 m/s (at 2000 m)650 mm at 2000 m (LoS at 60°)Nicknamed the "silver bullet" by US tank crews in Operation Desert Storm.KE-TUSAAlliant Techsystems1988983 mmFoss Christopher Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94 June 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710610799 160 658 mmTungsten alloy7.16 kg / 4 kg 18.7 kg8.1 kg of JA-2 (double-base)510 MPa1690 m/s Developed by Alliant Techsystems, NWM de Kruithoorn of the Netherlands for the penetrator and Chamberlain Manufacturing Company of the USA who provided the sabots, fins and projectile assembly facility.M321IsraelElbit Systems1989936 mmhttp://www.imisystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/120mm-M321-1.pdf 120 mm M321 APFSDS-T Tank Cartridge characteristics IMI Systems 2023-11-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20180508144848/http://www.imisystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/120mm-M321-1.pdf 8 May 2018Tungsten alloyapprox. 20 kgapprox. 8 kg of M26 (double-base)AmmunitionskatalogData och bild http://www.imisystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/120mm-M321.pdf IMI Systems 16 May 2021 15 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210515221803/http://www.imisystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/120mm-M321.pdf live1650 m/s (L/44)M321 penetrator was later re-used on the 105 mm M426 APFSDS in 1990.M1080BelgiumMECARearly 1990s995 mm625 mmTungsten alloy7.2 kg /25 kgFoss Christopher Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94 June 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710610799 73 approx 8 kg1675 m/s>540 mm of RHA at 0°Foss Christopher Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94 June 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710610799 72 Features an advanced-design tungsten penetrator. In 1995, the firm began development of an enhanced version of the M1080 which became available in 1999.Tank Gun Ammunition (Europe) https://docplayer.net/49383414-Tank-gun-ammunition-europe.html docplayer.net Forecast International 27 December 2020 4 November 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211104101611/https://docplayer.net/49383414-Tank-gun-ammunition-europe.html live M322IsraelElbit Systems1990s984 mmhttps://elbitsystems.com/media/Catalog-Tanks_15_Web.pdf Elbit Systems Land Tank Ammunition Portfolio Elbit Systems https://web.archive.org/web/20220103183728/https://elbitsystems.com/media/Catalog-Tanks_15_Web.pdf 3 January 2022 25 March 2022Tungsten alloy8 kg / 5.6 kgAmmunitionskatalogData och bild https://hemvarnet.se/UserFiles/Nyheter/utbildningsgrupper/livgardesgruppen/filer/AMKAT_DATABILD_2014.pdf hemvarnet.se FMV 26 December 2020 17 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210517043101/https://hemvarnet.se/UserFiles/Nyheter/utbildningsgrupper/livgardesgruppen/filer/AMKAT_DATABILD_2014.pdf live20 kg8 kg of NC-NG (double-base)1705 m/s (L/44)130 m/s (at 2000 m)658 mm at 70° at 2000 mhttps://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-290-apfsds-t/64/2164 120 mm MKE MOD 290 APFSDS-T MKE https://web.archive.org/web/20220627194232/https://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-290-apfsds-t/64/2164 27 June 2022 27 June 2022Produced under licence by Turkey as MOD 290. Also known as CL-3143 (Italy) and Slpprj 95Alexandersson Anders Today's explosive reactive armour –is it possible to defeat it with the Swedish tank ammunition? http://www.diva-portal.se/smash/get/diva2:426732/FULLTEXT01.pdf diva-portal.se 26 December 2020 6 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211006135103/http://www.diva-portal.se/smash/get/diva2:426732/FULLTEXT01.pdf live (Sweden) on the export market.DM43A1France and GermanyGiat Industries and Rheinmetall 1992 or 1996978 mm⌀ 26 × 600 mm27:1Tungsten alloy7.2 kg / 4 kg 19.5 kg or 20 kg 7.6 kg of L1 M (double-base)550 MPa or 560 MPa120 mm KE-Patrone DM 43 A1 https://deutsche-bundeswehr.de.tl/120-mm-KE_Patrone-DM-43-A1.htm deutsche-bundeswehr.de 3 December 20221740 m/s (L/44)100 m/s (at 2000 m)560 mm at 2000 mGander Terry J. Jane's Ammunition Handbook 2001-2002 2002 Jane's Information Group 2119 https://archive.org/details/Janes_Ammunition_Handbook 3 December 2022French-German development, never adopted by the Bundeswehr and used in the French Army under the OFL 120 F1 designation.OFL 120 F1France and Germany Giat Industries and Rheinmetall 1992 or 1994984 mm⌀ 26 × 600 mm 27:1Tungsten alloy7.3 kg / 4 kg 19.6 kg 8.3 kg 580 MPa1790 m/shttps://www.nexter-group.fr/sites/default/files/2020-05/20180604%20Nexter%20-%20Catalogue%20Ammunition.pdf AMMUNITION Nexter https://web.archive.org/web/20211229103128/https://www.nexter-group.fr/sites/default/files/2020-05/20180604%20Nexter%20-%20Catalogue%20Ammunition.pdf 29 December 2021 25 March 2022 (L/52)100 m/s (at 2000 m)560 mm at 2000 mGander Terry Hogg Ian Jane's Ammunition Handbook 1994-95 1 December 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710611673 159Feature the same penetrator as the DM43 but use a French propellant, later redesignated as 120 OFLE F1A. Late production, upgraded models are known under the 120 OFLE F1B and 120 OFLE F1B+ designations.M829A2USAGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems1994780 mm ⌀ 21.6 × 695 mm35:1 / 32:1Depleted Uranium alloy, 4.74 kg7.9 kgM829A2 APFSDS-T 120MM KE TACTICAL CARTRIDGE https://www.alternatewars.com/BBOW/Weapons/AFV_Guns/GD_120mm_M829A2.pdf alternatewars.com General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems 26 December 2020 6 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211006135058/https://www.alternatewars.com/BBOW/Weapons/AFV_Guns/GD_120mm_M829A2.pdf live / 4.92 kg8.7 kg of JA-2 (double-base)565 MPa or 580 MPa1680 m/s (L/44)60 m/s (at 1000 m)120 m/s (at 2000 m)Improvements over M829A1 include a stepped tip and use of a new lightweight composite Sabot, which allowed for increased muzzle velocity.KE-W TerminatorUSAOlin Defense System Groups (Primex Technologies) General Dynamics Ordnanceand Tactical System (later)1996980 mmFoss Christopher Jane's Armoured Fighting Vehicle Retrofit Systems 1993-94 June 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710610799 148 778 mmKE-W APFSDS-T 120MM TUNGSTEN TACTICAL CARTRIDGE https://www.alternatewars.com/BBOW/Weapons/AFV_Guns/GD_120mm_KEW.pdf alternatewars.com General Dynamics Ordnanceand Tactical System 27 December 2020 6 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211006135020/https://www.alternatewars.com/BBOW/Weapons/AFV_Guns/GD_120mm_KEW.pdf live⌀ 21.6 × 680 mm 35:1 / 31:1C2 Tungsten alloy 4.32 kg or 4.37 kg8.2 kg / 4.6 kg 20.5 kg7.91 kg of JA-2 (double-base)496.6 MPa1585 m/s (L/44)60 m/s (at 1000 m)in excess of 600 mmGander Terry Hogg Ian Jane's Ammunition Handbook 1994-95 1 December 1993 Jane's Information Group 978-0710611673 155US Export version of M829A1, features a Tungsten alloy penetrator instead of depleted uranium.K276South KoreaPoongsan Corporation1996https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/1996/04/03/1996040370604.html 한국형 120mm K-1 성능개량전차 첫 선 The Chosun Ilbo 3 April 1996 https://web.archive.org/web/20220928064735/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/1996/04/03/1996040370604.html 28 September 2022 28 September 2022973 mmhttps://pdf4pro.com/cdn/ammunition-amp-explosives-poongsan-b8ba4.pdf Ammunition and Explosives https://web.archive.org/web/20211017044902/https://pdf4pro.com/cdn/ammunition-amp-explosives-poongsan-b8ba4.pdf 17 October 2021 17 October 2021 Poongsan Corporation703.6 mmhttps://dl.nanet.go.kr/file/fileDownload.do?linkSystemId=NADL&controlNo=NONB1201818281 화기별·탄종별 사격장 안전기준 정립 연구 Republic of Korea Army Headquarters 25 May 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20211014062442/https://dl.nanet.go.kr/file/fileDownload.do?linkSystemId=NADL&controlNo=NONB1201818281 14 October 2021 14 October 2021 Security Management Institute p. 118600 mm25:1Tungsten alloy7.35 kg /19.7 kgK683 (triple-base)586 MPahttps://kodits.kotra.or.kr/download/THUMBNAIL_ATTACH?storageNo=99 Korea Defense Products Guide Korea Defense Industry Trade Support Center 13 December 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20220326194449/https://kodits.kotra.or.kr/download/THUMBNAIL_ATTACH?storageNo=99 26 March 2022 26 March 2022 p. 461700 m/s (L/44)>600 mm (LoS at 60° obliquity) at 2000 mhttps://www.steelbeasts.com/topic/14763-k2pl-and-k2m/ K2PL and K2M Steel Beasts 2 March 2021 https://archive.today/20210709105853/https://www.steelbeasts.com/topic/14763-k2pl-and-k2m/ 9 July 2021 9 July 2021 or 650 mm at 2000 mhttps://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10040&num=90054 K276 날탄의 관통력: 600mm(X), 650mm(O) Bemil 7 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20220527140240/https://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10040&num=90054 27 May 2022 27 May 2022Penetrators are manufactured by cyclic heat-treatment and double-cycle sintering process. This causes a phenomenon similar to the self-sharpening effect of the depleted uranium penetrator.http://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO200412910503137.pdf Manufacturing of Tungsten Heavy Alloy Composites for Kinetic Energy Penetrator Agency for Defense Development 1 October 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20211017090545/http://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO200412910503137.pdf 17 October 2021 17 October 2021 Heung Sub Song Eun Pyo Kim Kyung Jin Park Joo Ha Youhttps://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO202013261023155.pdf Study on the Improving Penetration Performance of Tungsten Heavy Alloy Penetrator by Heat Treatment Defense Agency for Technology and Quality 29 February 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20211017060118/https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO202013261023155.pdf 17 October 2021 17 October 2021 Myunghyun Kim Jooyoung Noh Youngwoo Lee Daehee AnOFL 120 F2FranceGiat Industries1996https://inis.iaea.org/collection/NCLCollectionStore/_Public/49/053/49053274.pdf La production des armes à l'uranium appauvri International Atomic Energy Agency October 2000 https://web.archive.org/web/20220326024823/https://inis.iaea.org/collection/NCLCollectionStore/_Public/49/053/49053274.pdf 26 March 2022 26 March 2022 Obsarm984 mm⌀ 27 × 594 mm 22:1 (penetrator)Depleted Uranium alloy7.78 kg / 4.5 kg 20.5 kg 8.1 kg 560 MPa1740 m/s (L/52)640 mm at 2000 mJane's Ammunition Handbook 1999-2000 December 1999 Janes Information Group 978-0710618993 660Has superior penetration performance compared to the OFL 120 F1.Ferrard Stéphane Le Système Leclerc 1992 Editions Bosquet French 60 000 rounds were made from 1996 to 2000.Barrillot Bruno Les munitions antichar à l'uranium appauvri de Giat Industries October 2000 Observatoire des armes nucléaires françaises Lyon 16 https://inis.iaea.org/collection/NCLCollectionStore/_Public/49/053/49053274.pdf 3 December 2022 French12 cm Pz Kann Pfeil Pat 98 LspGermany/SwitzerlandRheinmetall DeTec/RUAG Ammotec1999745 mm26:1WSM 4-1 tungsten alloy19 kg8.9 kg of L1 545 MPa1640 m/s (L/44)First iteration of the DM53 purchased by the Swiss Army. Fitted with a tracer.DM53GermanyRheinmetall2001745 mm⌀ 26 × 685 mmhttps://cdn-live.warthunder.com/uploads/9b/56/76/bae46f3ada2ab5e29c9a1c6d8c04f049e7_mq/IMG_4483.JPG.a248c8f17f29ef012c1baba30e9d5441.jpg APFSDS compared Warthunder live https://web.archive.org/web/20210530143133/https://cdn-live.warthunder.com/uploads/9b/56/76/bae46f3ada2ab5e29c9a1c6d8c04f049e7_mq/IMG_4483.JPG.a248c8f17f29ef012c1baba30e9d5441.jpg 30 May 2021August 2022 This an image residing on a server for the Warthunder game, and without context can hardly be called a reliable source. 26:1WSM 4-1 tungsten alloy8.35 kg / 5 kg21.4 kg8.9 kg of L1 (DM53) 8.45 kg of L15190 SCDB (DM53A1)545 MPa1670 m/s (L/44) 1720 m/s (L/55)https://i.imgur.com/9SGAeXr.jpg 120mm APFSDS 'Shard' Tank live https://web.archive.org/web/20230819143015/https://imgur.com/rLrMXTj 19 August 2023 19 August 2023 55 m/s (at 1000 m)110 m/s (at 2000 m)Development in Germany continued after the Swiss purchase, the German DM53 round includes a minor geometric modification and the replacement of the tracer element with an incendiary cartridge to add behind-armour effect. The DM53A1 version differs from the DM53 by its SCDB propellant firstly introduced with the DM63.KE-W A1USAGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems1999 or 2000Tungsten alloy/ 4 kg8.4 kg of L1/M2400 (double-base)580 MPa1740 m/s (L/44)100 m/s (at 2000 m)US export variant of the French-German DM43M338IsraelElbit Systems984 mmTungsten alloy21 kg8 kg of LOVA (double-base)1680 m/s (L/44)3rd generation Israeli APFSDS-T.M829A3USAAlliant Techsystems (ATK), Armtech Defense, Aerojet GenCorp and Northrop Grumman2003924 mmMain Rod ⌀ 25 x 670 mm Tip Section ⌀25 x 100 mmAlliant Techsystems Inc Patent US8985026B2 https://patents.google.com/patent/US8985026B2/en live patents.google.com https://web.archive.org/web/20201028005121/https://patents.google.com/patent/US8985026B2/en 28 October 202037:1 / 31:1Depleted Uranium alloy Main Rod with Tungsten Alloy Tip SectionGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems 2003 Patent US6662726B1 https://patents.google.com/patent/US6662726B1/en live patents.google.com https://web.archive.org/web/20201024134144/https://patents.google.com/patent/US6662726B1/en 24 October 202010 kg120mm M829A3 APFSDS-T Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot w/Tracer https://fbcinc.com/source/Northrop_Resources/120mm_M829A3.pdf fbcinc.com Northrop Grumman 1 March 2021 6 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211006135020/https://fbcinc.com/source/Northrop_Resources/120mm_M829A3.pdf live / 7.2 kg8.1 kg2003 Orbital ATK M829A3 Pamphlet https://www.alternatewars.com/BBOW/Weapons/AFV_Guns/OATK_M829A3.pdf live www.alternatewars.com https://web.archive.org/web/20190828171431/http://www.alternatewars.com:80/BBOW/Weapons/AFV_Guns/OATK_M829A3.pdf 28 August 2019 or 8.15 kg of RPD-380 sticks566 MPa1555 m/s (L/44)Features an improved penetrator using a special tip assembly to overcome newer types of heavy ERA.KEW-A2USAGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems2003780 mm ⌀ 21.6 × 695 mm35:1 / 32:1Tungsten-nickel-iron alloy7.6 kg8.6 kg of JA-2 (double-base)580 MPa1700 m/s (L/44)660 mm at 2000 mExport version of the M829A2 round, it features a tungsten penetratorDM63GermanyRheinmetall2005Kotsch Stefan Munition der deutschen 120 mm Panzerkanone Rheinmetall https://www.kotsch88.de/m_120_mm.htm kotsch88.de 12 August 2023745 mm 26:1WSM 4-1 tungsten alloy8.35 kg / 5 kg21 kghttps://www.rheinmetall.com/Rheinmetall%20Group/brochure-download/Weapon-Ammmunition/B195e0423-Rheinmetall-120mm-system-house.pdf RHEINMETALL – 120 MM SMOOTHBORE SYSTEM HOUSE Rheinmetall https://web.archive.org/web/20240219131104/https://www.rheinmetall.com/Rheinmetall%20Group/brochure-download/Weapon-Ammmunition/B195e0423-Rheinmetall-120mm-system-house.pdf 19 February 2024 19 February 20248.45 kg of L15190 SCDB545 MPa1650 m/s (L/44) 1720 m/s (L/55)55 m/s (at 1000 m)110 m/s (at 2000 m)Based on the DM53, it features a Temperature Independent Propulsion System (TIPS) utilizing the SCDB technology. Those modifications improve the accuracy through a wide operational temperatures ensuring safe operation extreme climate zones, and minimizing the erosion of the barrel. The DM63A1 is a 2014 version of the DM63 designed to be compatible with all 120 mm smoothbore guns without modifications.K279South KoreaPoongsan Corporation2008998 mm761.6 mm27:1Tungsten alloy8.27 kg / 5 kg21.3 kg8.6 kg of L15190 (SCDB)http://koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO200503018552216.pdf Effect of CCC Composition on Burning Characteristic for 120mm Kinetic Energy Ammunition Agency for Defense Development 30 December 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20211019095419/http://koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO200503018552216.pdf 19 October 2021 19 October 2021 Kwon, Soon-Kil Hwang, Jun-Sik Choi, Sang-Kyung Kim, Jin-Seok p. 3https://www.madex.co.kr:453/board/download.asp?filename1=%ED%92%8D%EC%82%B0_%EA%B5%AD%EB%AC%B8.pdf&filename=20210426124003_4.pdf&mode=company 풍산탄약 MADEX 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20211014072708/https://www.madex.co.kr:453/board/download.asp?filename1=%ED%92%8D%EC%82%B0_%EA%B5%AD%EB%AC%B8.pdf&filename=20210426124003_4.pdf&mode=company 14 October 2021 14 October 2021 Poongsan Corporation p. 441760 m/s (L/55)120 m/s (at 2000 m)>700 mm (LoS at 60° obliquity) at 2000 mThe penetrator is manufactured of a composite material consisting of tungsten, nickel, iron, and molybdenum.Type 10JapanDAIKIN, CHUGOKU-KAYAKU 2010⌀ 24 mm × 630 mmFebruary 202426:1Tungsten alloy 7.8 kg / 4.2 kg1780 m/s (L/44)This quote is based on War Thunder's game data, which does not have a reliable source. March 2022A Japanese APFSDS round only dedicated to Type 10 MBT. Although this is a NATO-standard round, it can only be used with the Type 10 Cannon due to the increased load and resulting increased pressure when fired. 【無料】 １０式戦車とその必要性 - 清谷信一｜論座 - 朝日新聞社の言論サイト https://webronza.asahi.com/politics/articles/2013121000007.html 2023-03-06 論座（RONZA） ja120 OFLE F2FranceNexter2013Depleted uranium alloyQualified in 2009, 3000 rounds ordered in 2010, 500 were to be delivered in 2013.Le cahier de la cavalerie blindée 2011 UNABCC 37KETUSAOrbital ATKbefore 2015Tungsten alloy9.67 kg 8.1 kg of RPD-380 or SCDB1562 m/shttps://fdocuments.in/document/kinetic-energy-tungsten-ket-orbital-atk-with-stanag-2895-4385-and-4493-requirements.html?page=1 Kinetic Energy Tungsten (KET) Army Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20220326113513/https://fdocuments.in/document/kinetic-energy-tungsten-ket-orbital-atk-with-stanag-2895-4385-and-4493-requirements.html?page=1 26 March 2022 26 March 2022Not to be confused with the older KE-T from Alliant Techsystems, the KET features a lightweight composite sabot, consistent performance across full temperature range and improved defeat capability against heavy explosive reactive armor.Pz-531PolandWITU2015Tungsten alloy 6.6 kg /8.2 kg490 MPa1650 m/shttps://yadda.icm.edu.pl/baztech/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-506a32fb-35a5-4584-ba26-2a53b5cdc793/c/Blaszczak_3_2020.pdf analiza numeryczna wpływu konstrukcji sabotu pocisku Yadda 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220325170656/https://yadda.icm.edu.pl/baztech/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-506a32fb-35a5-4584-ba26-2a53b5cdc793/c/Blaszczak_3_2020.pdf 25 March 2022 25 March 2022 Tomasz BŁASZCZAK (L/44)≥500 mm at 2000 mKiński A. Mesko S.A. do polskich Leopardów 2 Wojsko I Technika June 2016 6 48Features a segmented penetrator made of two rods.K279 ImprovedSouth KoreaPoongsan Corporation2016998 mm761.6 mm27:1Tungsten alloy8.27 kg / 5 kg21.3 kg8.6 kg of 19-hole cylinder-type DNDA-57 (SCDB)https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO201713234785644.pdf Pressure Analysis and Conceptual Design for Indoor Ballistic Test Range by Numerical Methods Agency for Defense Development 9 December 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20211014010317/https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO201713234785644.pdf 14 October 2021 14 October 2021 Hui-Young Jung Kwan-Jin Park Nam-Hyuk Kim690 MPa1800 m/sWhen the round reaches the end of the barrel, the muzzle velocity is 1,794.7 m/s. (L/55)122 m/s (at 2000 m)Produced with a new SCDB propellant based on Solventless powder coated with polyester developed by Poongsan Corporation.https://koreascience.or.kr/article/CFKO201232164221307.pdf Study on the Temperature Independent Property of the Surface Coated Double Base Propellant The Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers 17 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20211017063200/https://koreascience.or.kr/article/CFKO201232164221307.pdf 17 October 2021 17 October 2021 Hyunhye Joo Hyung-Uk Joo Tae Soo Kwon June Chang Jeong Sun-Kil Kwonhttps://s1.pdfdrive.com/dl2.php?id=201257281&h=b8ef3e0680b27a0be31800ec8d06c781&u=cache&ext=pdf&n=105%C3%AB%C2%AF%C2%B8%C3%AB%C2%A6%C2%AC%20%C3%AB%C2%82%C2%A0%C3%AA%C2%B0%C2%9C%C3%AC%C2%95%C2%88%C3%AC%C2%A0%C2%95%C3%AC%C2%B2%C2%A0%C3%AA%C2%B0%C2%91%C3%AD%C2%83%C2%84%C3%AC%C2%9A%C2%A9%20%C3%AC%C2%98%C2%A8%C3%AB%C2%8F%C2%84%C3%AB%C2%91%C2%94%C3%AA%C2%B0%C2%90%C3%AC%C2%BD%C2%94%C3%AD%C2%8C%C2%85%C3%AC%C2%B6%C2%94%C3%AC%C2%A7%C2%84%C3%AC%C2%A0%C2%9C%20%C3%AC%C2%97%C2%B0%C3%AA%C2%B5%C2%AC%C3%A2%C2%85%C2%A0 Study on the Temperature Independent Property of the Surface Coated Propellant for 105mm Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot I The Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20220329191517/https://s1.pdfdrive.com/dl2.php?id=201257281&h=b8ef3e0680b27a0be31800ec8d06c781&u=cache&ext=pdf&n=105%C3%AB%C2%AF%C2%B8%C3%AB%C2%A6%C2%AC%20%C3%AB%C2%82%C2%A0%C3%AA%C2%B0%C2%9C%C3%AC%C2%95%C2%88%C3%AC%C2%A0%C2%95%C3%AC%C2%B2%C2%A0%C3%AA%C2%B0%C2%91%C3%AD%C2%83%C2%84%C3%AC%C2%9A%C2%A9%20%C3%AC%C2%98%C2%A8%C3%AB%C2%8F%C2%84%C3%AB%C2%91%C2%94%C3%AA%C2%B0%C2%90%C3%AC%C2%BD%C2%94%C3%AD%C2%8C%C2%85%C3%AC%C2%B6%C2%94%C3%AC%C2%A7%C2%84%C3%AC%C2%A0%C2%9C%20%C3%AC%C2%97%C2%B0%C3%AA%C2%B5%C2%AC%C3%A2%C2%85%C2%A0 29 March 2022 29 March 2022 Jungeun Jang Hyeong Uk Joo Minseok Oh Hyunhye Joo Tae Soo Kwonhttps://s1.pdfdrive.com/dl2.php?id=201257288&h=7fd64900de1f86055dd9ac6a17be3fa2&u=cache&ext=pdf&n=105%EB%AF%B8%EB%A6%AC+%EB%82%A0%EA%B0%9C%EC%95%88%EC%A0%95%EC%B2%A0%EA%B0%91%ED%83%84%EC%9A%A9+%EC%98%A8%EB%8F%84%EB%91%94%EA%B0%90%EC%BD%94%ED%8C%85%EC%B6%94%EC%A7%84%EC%A0%9C+%EC%97%B0%EA%B5%AC%E2%85%A1 Study on the Temperature Independent Property of the Surface Coated Propellant for 105mm Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot II The Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20220329194736/https://s1.pdfdrive.com/dl2.php?id=201257288&h=7fd64900de1f86055dd9ac6a17be3fa2&u=cache&ext=pdf&n=105%EB%AF%B8%EB%A6%AC+%EB%82%A0%EA%B0%9C%EC%95%88%EC%A0%95%EC%B2%A0%EA%B0%91%ED%83%84%EC%9A%A9+%EC%98%A8%EB%8F%84%EB%91%94%EA%B0%90%EC%BD%94%ED%8C%85%EC%B6%94%EC%A7%84%EC%A0%9C+%EC%97%B0%EA%B5%AC%E2%85%A1 29 March 2022 29 March 2022 Jungeun Jang Minseok Oh Hyeong Uk Joo Tae Soo KwonM829A4USAGeneral Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems and Alliant Techsystems 2016depleted uranium alloySCDB granules, 19-perforated stick of DEGN 1650 m/sLARGE CALIBER AMMUNITION 120mm https://jpeoaa.army.mil/mas/Products/resources/MASHandbook_2021.pdf jpeoaa.army.mil PM MAS 23 December 2021 23 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220123035929/https://jpeoaa.army.mil/mas/Products/resources/MASHandbook_2021.pdf dead (L/44)The M829A4 subprojectile has comparable characteristics to its predecessor, the M829A3, in length, weight, and center of gravity.F Y 1 5 A R M Y P R O G R A M S https://www.dote.osd.mil/Portals/97/pub/reports/FY2015/army/2015m829a4.pdf?ver=2019-08-22-105950-793 www.dote.osd.mil 23 December 2021 16 April 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210416031559/https://www.dote.osd.mil/Portals/97/pub/reports/FY2015/army/2015m829a4.pdf?ver=2019-08-22-105950-793 live The visible difference between the two cartridges is the Ammunition Data Link (ADL) interface rings on the base of the M829A4.AKE-TUSA2021Main rod ⌀ 25 x 670 mm Tip section ⌀25 x >100 mmTungsten alloy Main rod with a Steel Tip Section Consist of the in-service M829A4 and the new Advanced Kinetic Energy - Tungsten round replacing the A4's depleted uranium penetratorkinetic energy ammunition https://defencetechnologyreview.partica.online/defence-technology-review/dtr-feb-2021/flipbook/48/ defencetechnologyreview.partica.online Defence Technology Review 9 June 2021 8 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210608200559/https://defencetechnologyreview.partica.online/defence-technology-review/dtr-feb-2021/flipbook/48/ liveKE-W A4USA/GermanyGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and Rheinmetallc. 2022Tungsten alloy temperature insensitive propellantVisually identical to the German DM63 120 mm APFSDS.SHARD Mk. 1FranceNexter Munitionsqualified in late 2023984 mmPlansee D10 tungsten alloyNexter 120 mm SHARD: towards tailored APFSDS solutions 20 May 2021 https://www.edrmagazine.eu/nexter-120-mm-shard-towards-tailored-apfsds-solutions European Defence Review 24 November 2021 24 November 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211124115005/https://www.edrmagazine.eu/nexter-120-mm-shard-towards-tailored-apfsds-solutions live and another tungsten alloy22 kgEURENCO low-erosion double base propellant520 MPa1720 m/shttps://i.imgur.com/9SGAeXr.jpg 120MM APFSDS 'SHARD' https://web.archive.org/web/20220709122155/https://i.imgur.com/9SGAeXr.jpg 9 July 2022 9 July 2022 (L/52)1734 m/s (L/55)Nexter a qualifié SHARD, le nouvel obus-flèche de 120mm pour chars de combat https://www.knds.fr/actualites/nos-dernieres-actualites/nexter-qualifie-shard-le-nouvel-obus-fleche-de-120mm-pour-chars knds.fr Nexter 2 March 2024SHARD stands for Solution for Hardenered ARmour Defeat. It is said to have 15% performance increase over current APFSDS ammunition. Barrel wear is reduced by 25%.SHARD Mk. 2FranceNexter MunitionsPlansee D10 tungsten alloy and another tungsten alloy>520 MPa>1720 m/s (L/52)The SHARD Mk. 2 will use a more energetic propellant than the double-base propellant featured on the Mk. 1.Nexter Announces 120 SHARD APFSDS Ammunition https://www.joint-forces.com/defence-equipment-news/41334-nexter-announces-120-shard-apfsds-ammunition joint-forces.com 9 March 2021 18 June 2022 15 April 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210415175812/https://www.joint-forces.com/defence-equipment-news/41334-nexter-announces-120-shard-apfsds-ammunition liveDM73GermanyRheinmetall late 2023745 mm⌀ 26 × 685 mmAugust 2022 This an image residing on a server for the Warthunder game, and without context can hardly be called a reliable source. 26:1WSM 4-1 tungsten alloy8.35 kg / 5 kg21 kgSCDB1780 m/s (L/55)The DM73 reuse the same penetrator of the DM63Valpolini Paolo More on Rheinmetall tank guns and ammunition evolution https://www.edrmagazine.eu/more-on-rheinmetall-tank-guns-and-ammunition-evolution www.edrmagazine.eu 22 March 2021 21 February 2024 but achieves an 8%Richardson Henry Tank Gun and Ammo Developments: 120mm and Above https://euro-sd.com/2021/10/articles/exclusive/23971/tank-gun-and-ammo-developments-120mm-and-above/ euro-sd.com 5 October 2021 European Security & Defence 22 December 2021 22 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211222211109/https://euro-sd.com/2021/10/articles/exclusive/23971/tank-gun-and-ammo-developments-120mm-and-above/ live uplift in performance regarding the combat rangeValpolini Paolo More on Rheinmetall tank guns and ammunition evolution https://www.edrmagazine.eu/more-on-rheinmetall-tank-guns-and-ammunition-evolution www.edrmagazine.eu 22 March 2021 European Defence Review 22 December 2021 22 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211222211112/https://www.edrmagazine.eu/more-on-rheinmetall-tank-guns-and-ammunition-evolution live through the use of a more powerful propellant. The DM73 requires the high-pressure L55A1 gun and cannot be used in either L44 and L55 gun systems.KE2020Neo GermanyRheinmetall serial production foreseen for 2025tungsten alloyThe KE2020Neo forecasted increase in performances should reach 20% compared to current APFSDS ammunition thanks to the use of a lighter sabot and a more energetic propellant, the latter is allowed by the raised chamber pressures of the improved Rh-120 L55A1 gun.Valpolini Paolo More on Rheinmetall tank guns and ammunition evolution https://www.edrmagazine.eu/more-on-rheinmetall-tank-guns-and-ammunition-evolution edrmagazine.eu 22 March 2021 European Defence Review 1 July 2022 22 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211222211112/https://www.edrmagazine.eu/more-on-rheinmetall-tank-guns-and-ammunition-evolution live High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) July 2022 DesignationOriginDesigner & producerYearCartridge length (mm)Weight, complete round (kg)Projectile weight (kg)Explosive filling (kg)FuzingPropellant type & weightMuzzle velocity (m/s)Perforation at normal and oblique incidencesNotesDM12 MZGermany197923.2 kg13.5 kg1.62 kg 1140 m/snot in productionDM12A1 MZGermanyRheinmetall DeTec23.2 kg14.1 kg1.627.2 kg5.57.2 kg1140 m/s480 mm or 220 mm at 60° at all rangesKotsch Stefan Munition der deutschen 120 mm Panzerkanone Rheinmetall https://www.kotsch88.de/m_120_mm.htm kotsch88.de 18 July 2022 14 May 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210514104726/http://www.kotsch88.de/m_120_mm.htm liveDM12 fitted with a fragmentation sleeve. Produced under licence by the US as M830 with exception of the fuze and the explosive. Produced under licence by Japan as JM12A1.OCC 120 G1FranceNexter Munitions198128.5 kg14.2 kg5.7 kg of B19T1050 or 1080 m/sDefeat the Triple heavy NATO targetsignificant anti-personnel effectsM830 HEAT-MP-TUSAGeneral Dynamics1985981 mm24.2 kg13.5 kg1.662 kg of Comp-BM7645.4 or 5.5 kg of DIGL-RP (Double-base)1140 m/snot in produce. technology transfer from the German DM12A1 except for the M764 fuze, double safety, and propellant containment bag.120mm M830 High Explosive Anti-Tank-Multi Purpose - Tracer (HEAT-MP-T) https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m830a1.htm fas.org Federation of American Scientists (FAS) 25 December 2020 9 April 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170409200633/https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m830a1.htm liveM325 HEAT-MP-TIsraelElbit Systemslate 1980s984 mm25 kg15 kg1.8 kg of Comp-BPIBD (electric)5.6 kg of M26 (Double-base) or M30 (Triple-base)1078 m/s (L/44)1st generation Israeli HEAT-MP-T and qualified in Leopard 2, Ariete, K1A1/A2, M60A3 and other MBTs. Also known as CL-3105 on the export market.OECC 120 F1FranceNexter Munitionsearly 1990s983 mm24.3 kg14.4 kgComp-BSingle-base1100 m/s450 mm Defeat the Single heavy and Triple heavy NATO targetsChassillan Marc Char Leclerc de la guerre froide aux conflits de demain April 2005 E-T-A-I 978-2726894385 191improved anti-personnel effects over the OCC 120 G1M830A1 HEAT-MP-T (a.k.a. MPAT)USAAlliant Techsystems (ATK)1994981 mm24.68 kg11.4 kgComp-A3PMMAS 12 November 2020 Direct Fire Ammunition Handbook https://jpeoaa.army.mil/Portals/94/MAS/Documents/MASHandbook_2021.pdf?ver=j0oJCKsqkFYK115bit_gUQ%3D%3DM7747.1 kg of 19 Perf JA-2 (Double-base)1410 m/s20% performance increase against bunkers and a 30% performance increase against light armored vehicles.120mm M830A1 HEAT-MP-T https://fbcinc.com/source/Northrop_Resources/120mm_M830A1.pdf fbcinc.com Northrop Grumman 24 December 2020 19 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210219161345/https://fbcinc.com/source/Northrop_Resources/120mm_M830A1.pdf live80 mm sub-caliber warhead fitted with a multifunction fuzing system with airburst capabilityK277 HEAT-MP-TSouth KoreaPoongsan Corporation1996989 mm24.5 kg14.31 kgComp-BM509A2K682 (Triple-base)1130 m/s (L/44)600 mm1st generation South Korean HEAT-MP-T developed for K1A1K280 HEAT-MP-TSouth KoreaPoongsan Corporation2008998 mm23 kg11.38 kg2.1 kg of Comp-BK595K684 (Double-base)1400 m/s (L/55)It is a 2nd generation South Korean HEAT-MP-T developed for K2 Black Panther and has a built-in radio proximity fuze that explodes within 7 meters to counter low-flying aircraft such as helicopters.https://www.cctoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=566571 K-2 흑표 전차용 신형 대전차포탄 cctoday 4 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20240604002202/https://www.cctoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=566571 4 June 2024 4 June 2024 Lee Jae-hyungMOD 310 HEAT-MP-TTurkeyMKE2018984 mmhttps://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-310-heat-mp-t/64/2163 120 mm MKE MOD 310 HEAT-MP-T MKE https://web.archive.org/web/20220715061036/https://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-310-heat-mp-t/64/2163 15 July 2022 15 July 202225 kg1.76 kg of Comp-BCEP-2 (Double-base)925 m/s400 mm at 34° at 200 mModified based on Israeli M325 HEAT-MP-T but fitted with a new multi-function fuze and filled with CEP-2 propellant for the low vulnerability ammunition developed by IMI Systems.https://ndiastorage.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/ndia/2013/IMEM/W16141EliShachar.pdf CLP – IMI's Nitramine Propellant Family for LOVA IMI Systems 7 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20240221154115/https://ndiastorage.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/ndia/2013/IMEM/W16141EliShachar.pdf 21 February 2024 21 February 2024 G. Strul E. Shachar Y. Cohen D. Grinstein High Explosive (HE) December 2020 DesignationOriginDesigner & producerYearCartridge length (mm)Weight, complete round (kg)Projectile weight (kg) Propellant type & weightMuzzle velocity Explosive filling (kg) FuzingEffectsNotesSlsgr 95 Sweden1995977 mm25 kg17.5 kg3.4 kg M-30736 m/s2.7 kg Composition BÖFHKSAR M/95Rebuilt 120 mm mortar roundM908 HE-OR-TUSAGeneral Dynamics-OTS2003983 mm22.7 kg11.4 kg7.1 kg 19 Perf Hex JA-2 (Double-base)1400 m/s3.2 kg120 mm Round M 908 HE-OR-T with High Explosive Obstacle Reduction https://arconpartners.net/products/ammunition/large-caliber/120-mm-round-m-908-he-or-t-with-high-explosive-obstacle-reduction-tracer-for-120-mm-m256-smoothbore-gun/ arconpartners.net Arcon Partners Ltd 22 December 2021 22 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211222212610/https://arconpartners.net/products/ammunition/large-caliber/120-mm-round-m-908-he-or-t-with-high-explosive-obstacle-reduction-tracer-for-120-mm-m256-smoothbore-gun/ live Composition A3 Type IIUS Cartridge, 120mm HE-OR-T, M908 https://bulletpicker.com/cartridge_-120mm-he-or-t_-m908.html bulletpicker.com Bulletpicker 22 December 2021 22 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211222211120/https://bulletpicker.com/cartridge_-120mm-he-or-t_-m908.html liveBase detonating, delay fuzedid as well as, if not better than, the 15.8 kg 165 mm HEP warhead at reducing obstaclesM908 HE-OR-T [High Explosive Obstacle Reduction Tank] https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m908.htm www.globalsecurity.org 22 December 2021 22 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211222211106/https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m908.htm liveConverted M830A1 HEAT-MP-T with a steel nosecone and a delay fuze, used to destroy concrete obstacles. IM HE-TNorwayNammo26.7 kg15.9 kg1030 m/s3.2 kg IM (Insensitive Munition) explosiveDual-mode: Superquick and delay120 mm IM HE-T https://www.nammo.com/product/our-products/ammunition/large-caliber-ammunition/120-mm-series/120-mm-im-he-t/ nammo.com 25 December 2020June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yesProduced under license by GD-OTS CanadaHigh Explosive IM HE-T & Trainer IM HE-TP https://www.gd-otscanada.com/product/120mm-tank-ammunition/ gd-otscanada.com 25 December 2020 5 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201205080229/https://www.gd-otscanada.com/product/120mm-tank-ammunition/ liveOE 120 F1FranceNexter200525.5 kg15.5 kg1050 m/sPD fuzeDM11 HE tempGermanyRheinmetall200929 kg19 kg5.5 kg950 m/s (L/44) or 1100 m/s (L/55) 2.17 kg HE with 600 tungsten ballsCorrect shell for the right purpose https://www.kaskus.co.id/thread/5475c16bdc06bd4d5d8b4571/correct-shell-for-the-right-purpose/ kaskus.co.id 25 December 2020 13 September 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220913050547/https://www.kaskus.co.id/thread/5475c16bdc06bd4d5d8b4571/correct-shell-for-the-right-purpose/ live3 modes: PD, PDwD and AB80 m cone-shaped fragmentation patternIn service with the US Marine Corps under the Mk. 324 designationRheinmetall 120mm DM 11 and RH31 tank ammunition: enhanced firepower for modern combat operations https://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/media/editor_media/rm_defence/publicrelations/pressemitteilungen/2015/idex_press_kit/2015-02-22_Rheinmetall_IDEX_DM11.pdf Rheinmetall Defence 25 December 2020 12 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201112013512/https://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/media/editor_media/rm_defence/publicrelations/pressemitteilungen/2015/idex_press_kit/2015-02-22_Rheinmetall_IDEX_DM11.pdf dead120 EXPL F1FranceNexter201127 kg16.8 kg1000 m/s3 kg HE-fragprogrammable M339 HE-MP-TIsraelElbit Systems984 mm27 kg17 kg4.5 kg of NC-NG (Double-base)900 m/s (L/44)2.3 kg of CLX6633 modes: PDD, PD and ABcapable of penetrating 200 mm double reinforced concrete wallsRH31 HE SQGermanyRheinmetall2012 impact function with or without delaylow-cost variant of the DM11, the cartridge can be fired with no need for modifying existing systems.Eurosatory 2012 - New 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall: enhanced firepower for modern combat operations http://rpdefense.over-blog.com/article-eurosatory-2012-new-120mm-tank-ammunition-from-rheinmetall-enhanced-firepower-for-modern-combat-o-106994498.html rpdefense.over-blog.com worldwide-defence 22 December 2021 22 December 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211222211112/http://rpdefense.over-blog.com/article-eurosatory-2012-new-120mm-tank-ammunition-from-rheinmetall-enhanced-firepower-for-modern-combat-o-106994498.html livePz-511Poland201528.65 kgKuśnierz Tadeusz Amunicja Z Pociskami Odłamkowo-Burzącymi Do Czołów Leopard 2A4 Eksploatowanych W Wojsku Polskim https://www.witu.mil.pl/www/biuletyn/ptu_2012/122/29.pdf witu.mil.pl 5 January 2022 5 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220105135148/https://www.witu.mil.pl/www/biuletyn/ptu_2012/122/29.pdf live19 kg5.7 kg950 m/s2.3 kg of TNT120 mm HE M3MFranceNexter2016945 mm28 kg18 kg1050 m/sLOVA (Double-base)3 modes: SQ, AB and delay120mm HE M3M 120mm Ammunition for NATO Guns https://www.armscom.net/products/120mm_he_m3m_120mm_ammunition_for_nato_guns armscom.net 25 December 2020 4 August 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200804000826/https://www.armscom.net/products/120mm_he_m3m_120mm_ammunition_for_nato_guns liveMOD 300 HE-TTurkeyMKE2018984 mmhttps://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-300-he-t/64/2161 120 mm MKE MOD 300 HE-T MKE https://web.archive.org/web/20240221212921/https://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-300-he-t/64/2161 21 February 2024 21 February 202427.5 kgCEP-2 (Double-base)870 m/s (L/44)4.24 kg of TNTMOD 305Modified based on Israeli M339 HE-MP-TM1147 AMPUSANorthrop Grumman20242025-01-17 M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose round enters full rate production https://www.army.mil/article/282607/m1147_120mm_advanced_multi_purpose_round_enters_full_rate_production 2025-01-23 www.army.mil en919 mm120mm XM1147 PDF PDF Ammunition Tanks https://www.scribd.com/document/477771149/120mm-XM1147-pdf 2025-01-23 Scribd en27.68 kg1150 m/s (L/44)IDEX: Northrop Grumman Details XM1147 AMP MOENCH PUBLISHING GROUP https://monch.com/xm1147-amp/ 2025-01-23 en-US 2 July 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220702091710/https://monch.com/xm1147-amp/ dead approx. 2.3 kg of PAX-3Isostatic Pressing of PAX-3 High Explosive https://imemg.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/22228-4x3-Presentation-Isostatic-Pressing-of-PAX-3-High-Explosive.pdf imemg.org U.S. ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND – ARMAMENTS CENTER 30 December 2023 with embedded tungsten fragments3 modes: PD, PDD, and ABJoint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A) 27 Feb 2017 JPEOAA Portfolio Book 2017 https://jpeoaa.army.mil/Portals/94/JPEOAA/Documents/JPEOAAPortfolioBook_2017.pdf 23 January 2025 High Explosive Plastic (HEP) DesignationOriginDesigner & producerYearCartridge length (mm)Weight, complete round (kg)Projectile weight (kg)Explosive filling (kg)FuzingPropellant type & weightMuzzle velocity (m/s)Perforation at normal and oblique incidencesNotesM1084BelgiumNexter Arrowtech2025912 mm24.5 kg13.7 kg3.6 kg insensitive explosivebase detonating (BD)6.4 kg1180 m/sFin-stabilized high-explosive squash head, under developmenthttps://imgur.com/a/5E9I0Sk M1084 120mm HEP-MP-T IM Nexter Arrowtech https://web.archive.org/web/20251222173144/https://imgur.com/a/5E9I0Sk 22 December 2025 22 December 2025 live Canister (CAN) December 2020 DesignationTypeOriginDesigner & producerYearCartridge length (mm)Weight, complete round (kg)Projectile weight (kg) Propellant type & weightMuzzle velocity Filling FuzingEffectsNotesM1028canisterUSAGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems22.9 kg15.9 kg1410 m/s1100 tungsten ballsno500 m effective rangeProduced under license by Nexter as OEFC 120 F1 and Nammo as 120 mm IM Canister.M337 STUNless-than-lethal ammunitionIsraelElbit Systems814 mm13.5 kg3.5 kg6 kg of M30 (Triple-base)plastic flakesnocreates a flash, bang and blast effect and also disperses plastic flakes in the vicinity of the tank Guided munition December 2020 DesignationTypeGuidanceOriginDesigner & producerYearWeight, complete round (kg)Weight (kg) WarheadMuzzle velocity Cruise speedMaximum rangeEffectsNotesLAHATGLATGMsemi-active laser-guidedIsraelIAI1992-199916 kg13 kgtandem HEAT300 m/s280 m/s6000 m (8000 m in indirect fire)not in serviceXM943 STAFFbeyond line of sight, top-attack smart munitioninertial + millimeter wave radarUSAAlliant Techsystems1990-1998downward-firing EFPprogram was terminated in FY 98 with final close-out in FY00POLYNEGEbeyond line of sight, top-attack smart munitionFire-and-forgetFranceNexter Systemsearly 2000s28 kg20 kghollow charge / downward-firing EFP600 to 700 m/sup to 8000 mnot in serviceKSTAM-Ibeyond line of sight, top-attack smart munitionTerminal guidanceSouth KoreaPoongsan Corporation2004tandem HEAT750 m/sfrom 2500 m to 5000 mnot in serviceKSTAM-IIbeyond line of sight, top-attack smart munitionFire-and-forgetSouth KoreaPoongsan Corporation200521.5 kg9.03 kgdownward-firing EFPfrom 2000 m to 8000 mDeveloped for the K2 Black Panther's CN08 120 mm gunFalarickGLATGMsemi-automatic by laser beamBelgium and UkraineCMI Defence and Luch201328 kgtandem HEAT300 m/sbeyond 5000 m700 mm RHA behind ERAspin-off version of the Konus GLATGM, proposed on the export marketTANOKbeyond line of sight, smart munitionsemi-active laser seekerTurkey Roketsan2019 (design)Valpolini Paolo IDEF 19: Roketsan unveils the future Altay 120 mm laser guided ammunition https://www.edrmagazine.eu/idef-19-roketsan-unveils-the-future-altay-120-mm-laser-guided-ammunition edrmagazine.eu 9 May 2019 23 October 2022 11 kgtandem HEATfrom 1000 m to 6000 mIt features two attack modes : direct and top attack. Use a "soft launch" engine.Akeron MBT 120BLOS missileEO/IRFrance MDBA2025 (design)20-25 kglow supersonicup to 5000 mtop attack and fire and forget guidanceGain Nathan Un nouveau venu dans la famille Akeron https://www.forcesoperations.com/un-nouveau-venu-dans-la-famille-akeron/ forcesoperations.com 9 September 2025 Target Practice Tracer (TP-T) March 2022 Notes on notation: Table includes information on ballistically-matched combat ammunition for each practice round if possible. TP-T stands for target practice, tracer. Some nations add a parenthetical to indicate the class of ammunition being emulated, e.g. TP-T (HEAT). TPCSDS-T stands for target practice, cone stabilized, discarding sabot, with tracer. It is commonly used to match the ballistics of an APFSDS round. DesignationTypeOriginDesigner & producerYearWeight, complete round (kg)Length, complete round (mm) Propellant type & weightMuzzle velocity Filler type & weightFuzingNotesM831TP-TUSA?early 1980s24.2 kg5.4 or 5.5 kg of DIGL-RP1140 m/sSurrogate for M830. Virtually identical to DM18, the practice round for DM12A1. Fin-stabilized.M831A1TP-TUSA?1990s?M141410 m/sSurrogate for M830A1 HEAT-MP-T. Cheaper than M831 thanks to the removal of fins.M831A1 120mm Target Practice - Tracer (TP-T) Cartridge https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m831.htm www.globalsecurity.orgDM38TPCSDS-TGermanyRheinmetallbefore M865 (2002)1690 m/snot in produceM865TPCSDS-TUSAGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems200217.2 kg881 mmM141700 m/sProjectiles with aluminum sabotSurrogate for M829 APFSDS-T. K282TP-T (HEAT)South KoreaPoongsan Corporation200424.5 kg989 mmK682 (Triple-base)1130 m/s (L/44)K611 (Electric)Surrogate for K277 HEAT-MP-T.K287ARTP-T (HEAT)South KoreaPoongsan Corporation201322.9 kg980 mmKM30 (Double-base)1130 m/s (L/44)Fe powder sinteredK604 (Electric)Surrogate for K277 HEAT-MP-T. Anti-ricochet practice round developed to minimize accidental damage caused by the ricochet. In service in Poland.DM48TPCSDS-TGermanyRheinmetall17.5 kgnot in produceDM88TPCSDS-TGermanyRheinmetall21 kg1720 m/s (L/44) 1790 m/s (L/55)DM98TP-T (HE)GermanyRheinmetall21 kg1140 m/s (L/44) 1185 m/s (L/55)M324TPCSDS-TIsraelElbit Systems18.3 kg925 mm7.8 kg of NC-NG (Double-base)1730 m/s (L/44)SteelM45112 (Electric)Surrogate for "typical" APDSFS projectiles (not specifically given).2015 Elbit Systems Land Tank Ammunition Portfolio 2015 edition https://elbitsystems.com/media/Catalog-Tanks_15_Web.pdf 2017 edition Produced under licence by Turkey as MOD 291https://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-291-tpcsds-t/64/2165 120 mm MKE MOD 291 TPCSDS-T MKE https://web.archive.org/web/20220627193648/https://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-291-tpcsds-t/64/2165 27 June 2022 27 June 2022M326TP-T (HEAT)IsraelElbit Systems25 kg984 mm5.6 kg of M26 (double-base) or M30 (triple-base)1078 m/s (L/44)InertSurrogate for M325 HEAT-MP-T.M340TP-T (HE-MP)IsraelElbit Systems27 kg984 mm4.5 kg of NC-NG (Double-base)900 m/s (L/44)InertSurrogate for M339 HE-MP-T.M303TP-T "Affordable"IsraelElbit Systems22 kg984 mm5.6 kg of NC-NG (Double-base)1150 m/s (L/44)InertLow cost round without a specified match.120 mm IM TP-TTP-TNorwayNammo26.7 kg1030 m/sSurrogate for Nammo IM HE-T. Inert fuse settable in delay or superquick mode. Qualified in Leopard 2 and M1. The round is in service in several countries.120 mm KE-TPKE-TPNorwayNammo18.3 kg1700 m/sSurrogate for a "typical" APFSDS. Qualified in Leopard 2 and M1. The round is in service in several countries.PZ-521HE-TPPolandMesko19 kg980 mmL-2950 m/s488 g of gunpowderC-88Qualified in Leopard 2. The round is in service in Poland. Self-detonation after 4–5 km.https://yadda.icm.edu.pl/baztech/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-article-PWAA-0036-0024/c/httpwww_witu_mil_plwwwbiuletynzeszyty20120121p51.pdf Amunicja z pociskami odłamkowo-burzącymi do czołgów Leopard 2A eksploatowanych w Wojsku Polskim Kuśnierz Tadeusz Wojskowy Instytut Techniczny Uzbrojenia 54 30 May 2022 30 May 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220530132536/https://yadda.icm.edu.pl/baztech/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-article-PWAA-0036-0024/c/httpwww_witu_mil_plwwwbiuletynzeszyty20120121p51.pdf livePZ-541APFSDS-T-TPPolandMesko4.8 kg980 mm1715 m/sQualified in Leopard 2. The round is in service in Poland. 1.9 kg penetrator with a diameter of ⌀68mmhttps://docplayer.pl/142650294-The-external-ballistics-of-flare-stabilized-training-projectiles-for-tank-gun.html Balistyka pocisków ćwiczebnych ze stabilizatorem stożkowym do armat czołgowych Pankowski Zygmunt Wojskowy Instytut Techniczny Uzbrojenia PDF 30 May 2022 30 May 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220530134255/https://docplayer.pl/142650294-The-external-ballistics-of-flare-stabilized-training-projectiles-for-tank-gun.html liveMOD 292TP-T (HEAT)TurkeyMKE22 kg (L/44) 22.2 kg (L/55)https://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-292-high-pressure/64/2166 120 mm MKE MOD 292 High Pressure MKE https://web.archive.org/web/20240221180207/https://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-292-high-pressure/64/2166 21 February 2024 21 February 2024933.5 mmNC-NG (Double-base)High pressure practice round developed based on Israeli M322 (MOD 290) APFSDS-T.MOD 301TP-T (HE)TurkeyMKE27.5 kghttps://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-301-tp-t/64/2162 120 mm MKE MOD 301 TP-T MKE https://web.archive.org/web/20240221192623/https://www.mkeusa.com/en-US/catalogue/medium-and-large-calibers/120-mm-mke-mod-301-tp-t/64/2162 21 February 2024 21 February 2024984 mmCEP-2 (Double-base)870 m/s4.2 kg of sorel cementMOD 305Practice HE round modified based on MOD 300 HE-T. Weapon platforms Rh-120 L44 (Germany), used on the Leopard 2 and Type 90 MBTs Rh-120 L44A1 (Germany), low-recoil, proposed on the CV90120 Mk. IV. Rh-120 L55 (Germany), used on later Leopard 2 variants including the Leopard 2E Rh-120 L55A1 (Germany), foreseen for the Challenger 3 M256 (United States), used on the M1 Abrams and M60-2000 M256E1 (United States) XM360 (United States) XM360E1 (United States) CN120-25 (France), used on the AMX-32, AMX-40, and EE-T1 Osório CN120-26 (France), used on the Leclerc 120 FER (France), low-recoil, tested on the VEXTRA POLE prototype MG251 (Israel), used on the Merkava III MG251-LR (Israel) used on the Merkava IV MG253 (Israel) used on the M60 Sabra OTO Melara-Breda 120/44 (Italy), used on the C1 Ariete OTO Melara-Breda 120/45 (Italy), low-recoil, used on the B2 Centauro Leonardo 120/55 (Italy), proposed for tracked vehicles only, such as the future Italian i-MBT.Valpolini Paolo Leonardo unveils its new 120 mm L55 tank gun https://www.edrmagazine.eu/leonardo-unveils-its-new-120-mm-l55-tank-gun edrmagazine.eu 22 December 2025 CTG (Switzerland), low-recoil, used on the CV90120 and WPB Anders CN03 (South Korea), used on the K1A2 CN08 (South Korea), used on the K2 Black Panther MKE 120 mm tank gun (Turkey), used on the Altay (main battle tank) Type 10 (Japan), used on the Type 10 See also 105×617mm tank gun ammunition 125 mm smoothbore ammunition used by Russia, China and Eastern Bloc Notes References DIRECT FIRE AMMUNITION Handbook 2019, Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems https://web.archive.org/web/20210712145624/https://jpeoaa.army.mil/mas/Products/resources/MASHandbook_2019.pdf 12 July 2021 Category:Artillery ammunition Category:NATO cartridges Category:Military equipment of NATO Category:Large-caliber cartridges Category:Tank ammunition