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Cartridge 125 mm FSAPDS is a soft core Tank Ammunition. It is fired from T-72 Tank. It has the capability of defeating the heavy triple target.
The Ammunition consists of a front cartg. and a rear cartg. The front cartridge consists of a Tungsten Alloy penetrator with Aluminium Alloy Sabot, Tail Unit and Semi Combustible components and Triple base propellant. The Rear Cartg. Of the ammunition consists of metallic base Electrial –cum-Precussion Primer and Semi combustible components together with a triple base propellant as the main charge.
| Muzzle velocity |
1500 to 1550 Meters/Sec |
| Pressure |
413 to 427 MPa |
Effective Range |
3.5 Kms |
Accuracy |
HSD - 0.35 MILS (Max.) |
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Weight of Rear Cartg |
9.424 ± 0.025 kgs |
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Weight of Front Cartg |
9.606 ± 0.050 kgs |
Weight of Empty Shot |
7.080 kgs |
Weight of Metallic Base |
3.400 kgs |
Weight of Propellant in Rear Cartg |
5.200 kgs |
Weight of Propellant in Front Cartg |
2.0 to 2.2 kgs |
Each individual components and propellant are proved both statically and dynamically before these are taken to Assembly of the ammn. The assembled Ammn. is again subjected to Gun Proof for Accuracy. Penetration and other relevant criteria.
Shelf life of the ammunition is 10 years.
Both the front and rear cartridges are packed in snug fit hermatically steel containers. These steel containers are then packed in a steel packing box.
Compatibility group |
E |
Hazard division |
1.2 |
Fire fighting classification |
1 |
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