Cartridge qf 40mm L-70 TP/T |
The 40mm Automatic Gun L-70 on Field Mounting is a close range anti-aircraft weapon, mounted in a single-barrel mounting on a 4 wheel trailer carriage.It is intended for engaging high speed air-craft flaying at low altitude, its chief characteristics being high speeds of elevation and traverse combined with a high rate of fire. The gun is normally fired electrically from remote control. It can also be frred electrically from the gun position by means of the local power control. In case power supply fails, the gun can be operated purely mechanically from the mounting.
The gun is a development of the original 40 mm bofors gun, the term L-70 referring to the length of the barrel in calibres.Although it is a rapid fire automatic weapon, it cen be set for a single shot, it is fed byan automatic mechanism into wich 4 round clips are manufactured to following nominal parameters.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
The raw materials used for components are tested by independent quality assurance wing. During manufacturing stage quality surveillance by both producer and Army's representatives are provided. Major components are test fired and only passed proof components are taken into final assembly of ammunition. The final round is dynamically proved for
Due to its sound design and careful manufacture,the ammunition is very reliable for use in combat field environment
The shelf life of the ammunition is 12 Years.
Each round is packed in water proof laminated paper containers, the body& lid of wich is closed with two turns of water proof tape adhesive. 12 such contained rouns are packed in one steel box. C-18A.
