SAPHEI-T

30 × 173 mm SAPHEI-T

Multipurpose cartridge 30 x 173 mm SAPHEI-T was developed for use with guns Bushmaster II/MK44 and Mauser MK 30-2. The cartridge complies with requirements of STANAG 4624 Ed.1 for 30 x 173 mm ammunition and other related documents. The projectile has low velocity drop during flight due to a low drag shape and ignites on target impact. The projectile delivers heavy fragments and incendiary effect inside the target on impact, while having significant penetration effect as well. The projectile is painted yellow with black marking.

Product description

Compatibility:
Ammunition is compatible with the Bushmaster II/MK44 and Mauser MK 30-2 guns.

Technical data:

Cartridge weight approx. 835 g
Projectile weight approx. 360 g
Propellant charge weight approx. 160 g
Mean pressure P̅ + 3δP ≤ 460 MPa (piezo)
Overall length 290 mm
Muzzle velocity 1070 ± 15.0 m/s
Cartridge case Steel
Ignition train Primer No. 8235, Booster B01
Propellant Single base
Tracer burning time ≥ 3 s
Fuse impact, delayed action
Shell explosive/incendiary content ca 30 g
Dispersion ≤ 0.4 mil
Penetration effect min. 10 mm RHA / 60° NATO / 1000 m

 

Packaging: 

Ammo box M-548
Packaging 21 linked cartridges in one box M-548
UN Number UN 0009
Hazardous code 1.2G