Name: 76 mm Cartridge HE-T L24A1/A2
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<h2>Armament</h2><p>76 mm L5A1 gun fitted to FV601 Saladin . 76 mm L23A1 gun fitted to FV101 Scorpion , M113A1 fire support vehicle (Australia); Cougar (6 × 6) wheeled fire support vehicle (Canada).</p><h2>Development</h2><p>Originally developed for use with the 76 mm L3A1 gun (later developed to the L5A1 standard) fitted to the Saladin (6 × 6) armoured car, the 76 mm L24A1/A2 HE-T cartridge is also used with the 76 mm L23A1 gun which is lighter than the L5A1 but has the same overall performance. The 76 mm HE-T L24A1/A2 is intended for general infantry fire support in the field. In April 1992, a ban was placed on firing L23A1 guns on British Army Scorpions and the gun was withdrawn from British Army service, along with the Scorpions. The design authority for this ammunition rests with BAE Systems , RO Defence.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>The Cartridge 76 mm HE-T L24A1/A2 (actual calibre is 76.2 mm) is a fixed round. The projectile is fitted with a L17A6 nose fuze which functions on impact and may be fitted with a proximity fuze if desired. The shell body is manufactured using high-tensile steel to ensure the maximum number of fragments travelling at high velocity on detonation. The filling is 1.5 kg of RDX/TNT. An L5A2 tracer is fitted into the projectile base and burns for a minimum of 5 seconds. Maximum range is 6,900 m. The relatively short brass cartridge case contains a nominal 570 g of NQ/M 07 triple-base propellant and is fitted with a percussion primer in the base. A version of this round used for training is known as the 76 mm HE-Prac-T L25A1. It matches the L25A1/A2 HE-T trajectory at realistic combat ranges. The weight and overall length are the same as the HE-T L24A1/A2 round but the filling is an inert substitute.</p><h2>Authorised fuzes</h2><p>PD L17A6 and similar Equivalent rounds BELGIUM</p><p>BELGIUM</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>MECAR SA</p><p>Type: 76 mm HE-T M330</p><p>Description: Fitted with a PD M557 or equivalent fuze. Projectile contains Composition B and the</p><p>round utilises a single base multiperforation propellant. Fitted with an M13 type tracer which burns for</p><p>more than 3 seconds. Direct fire range is 2,500 m and maximum range for indirect fire is 6,900 m.</p><p>An HE-TP-T M332 for training is available</p>

The Cartridge 76 mm HE-T L24A1/A2 (actual calibre is 76.2 mm) is a fixed round. The projectile is fitted with a L17A6 nose fuze which functions on impact and may be fitted with a proximity fuze if desired. The shell body is manufactured using high-tensile steel to ensure the maximum number of fragments travelling at high velocity on detonation. The filling is 1.5 kg of RDX/TNT. An L5A2 tracer is fitted into the projectile base and burns for a minimum of 5 seconds.

Maximum range is 6,900 m. The relatively short brass cartridge case contains a nominal 570 g of NQ/M 07 triple-base propellant and is fitted with a percussion primer in the base. A version of this round used for training is known as the 76 mm HE-Prac-T L25A1. It matches the L25A1/A2 HE-T trajectory at realistic combat ranges. The weight and overall length are the same as the HE-T L24A1/A2 round but the filling is an inert substitute. Originally developed for use with the 76 mm L3A1 gun (later developed to the L5A1 standard) fitted to the Saladin (6 × 6) armoured car, the 76 mm L24A1/A2 HE-T cartridge is also used with the 76 mm L23A1 gun which is lighter than the L5A1 but has the same overall performance. The 76 mm HE-T L24A1/A2 is intended for general infantry fire support in the field. In April 1992, a ban was placed on firing L23A1 guns on British Army Scorpions and the gun was withdrawn from British Army service, along with the Scorpions. The design authority for this ammunition rests with BAE Systems , RO Defence. Applications include 76 mm L5A1 gun fitted to FV601 Saladin . 76 mm L23A1 gun fitted to FV101 Scorpion , M113A1 fire support vehicle (Australia); Cougar (6 × 6) wheeled fire support vehicle (Canada).

76 mm Cartridge HE-T L24A1/A2

76 mm Cartridge HE-T L24A1/A2

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