Cartg.105mm Tank HESH

The ammunition is of UK origin and is fired through O.Q.F 105/531A. This ammunition is identical to O.Q.F 20Pr.Tank Gun and is the main arnament for Indian Tank.This can also be mounted on upgunned centurion tank. The Gun is fired electrically and is accurate for armour penetration at 914.38 metres. The ammunition is of Q.F.fixed type.The cartridge case is made of brass to specification JSS-9535-2.The cartridge case is slightly tapered through out its length. The Shell body is made of steel to specification JSS-9510-1 Gde SS/F-30.It is cylindrical in shape fitted with two driving bands. The shell is filled with RDX/WAX and one base fuze L29A3 is assembled into it. This ammunition is manufactured to Governament of India , Ministry of Defence Specification No.IA 1207 and drawing No.IRW 110 GF.

SPECIFICATIONS

CHARACTERISTICS.

Total length of ammunition : 139.8mm
Total mass of ammunition : 21.12 kg
Mass of projectile : 11.25kg
propellant(ACM) : 2.50kg
Explosive filling in projectile : 2.20 kg
Explosive filling in primer : 28.94gms
Explosive filling in Tracer : 33.44 gms
Explosive filling fuze : 16.17 gms
Net explosive content : 4778.0g
Muzzle velocity : 732 m/s
Maximum range : 8000 m
penetration : 120 m at 0 deg.to 68 deg
Accuracy : 1800 m (Horizantal and verticle)

SAFETY

The fuze does not get armed unless it is spun above 7000 rpm.The primer also cannot be intiated unless it receives an electric impulse.

RELIABILTY

Due to its sound design and careful manufacture,the ammunition is very reliable for use in combat field environment.

PACKING

Each round is packed in water proof laminated paper container ,the lid and body of which is sealed together with two turns of tape adhesive water proof .Two such containered rounds are finally packed in steel box.

SHELF LIFE

18 years

STOWAGE DIMENSIONS


Packing box size                       : 1097 X 413 X195 mm

Gross weight                           : 66.0 kg

Net weight                             : 25 kg

Volume                                 : 0.088 cu.meter

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION


UN NO.                                 : 0007

Hazard division                        : 1.2

Fire fighting                          : 2

compatibility                          : F