Name: 152 mm FRAG-HE 3OF45
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<h2>Armament</h2><p>152 mm Gun-Howitzer 2A65 ( M1987 or MSTA-B). Self-propelled equipments include: 152 mm 2S19 Self-propelled Gun-Howitzer; 152 mm Self-propelled Howitzer ONDAVA.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>The 152 mm FRAG-HE 3OF45, may be regarded as the latest Russian Federation and Associated States (CIS) FRAG-HE ammunition development intended for general operational use with the latest generation of RFAS 152 mm long-barrelled gun-howitzers. It consists of three rounds which vary in the preloaded propellant charge involved. The 3VOF72 uses a long cartridge case with a Long Range charge. The 3VOF73 has a shorter cartridge case containing a Reduced charge. The 3VOF58 uses the same length case as the 3VOF73 but containing the Full Charge. Artillery pieces firing 152 mm 3OF45-type rounds can also fire existing rounds such as the 152 mm FRAG-HE OF-540. A 152 mm nuclear projectile was developed for the towed 152 mm D-20 and self-propelled 2S3 and 2S19 . This projectile has a yield of 0.2 kT. RH-ALAN of Zagreb, Croatia , market a 152 mm HE M84 round which resembles the FRAG-HE 3OF45 projectile but which is allied with a revised propellant system providing a muzzle velocity of 920 m/s and a maximum range of 24,400 m.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>The 152 mm FRAG-HE 3OF45 is a separate loading item of ammunition, consisting of the projectile and a variable charge system contained in a brass or lacquered steel cartridge case. The relatively thin-walled projectile is forged high-fragmentation steel with a long streamlined ogive, a hollow-based boat tail and a shallow bourrelet. A single copper drive band encircles the projectile just forward of the boat tail. The contents are nominally 7.65 kg of A-IX-2 (RDX 72 per cent, Aluminium 23 per cent, Wax 4 per cent). This explosive payload, combined with the high-fragmentation steel body, is claimed to provide the 152 mm FRAG-HE 3OF45 with an on-target effect 1.5 to 2 times that of the 152 mm FRAG-HE OF-540 (see previous entry), even though the projectile weights are virtually identical. The nose of the projectile is threaded to accept a variety of fuzes but no firm information is yet forthcoming regarding the models or types involved; mention has been made of PD KZ-88 and RGM-2 delay (0.027 to 0.055 second) fuzes. The cartridge cases involved with the three propellant charges are lacquered steel with a KV-4 percussion primer in the base. The Full Charge is 8.17 kg of NgTp (NDT-3); the Reduced Charge weighs 4.14 kg. The Reduced charge is made up of a base charge plus five increments, all in linen or cambric bags. Maximum muzzle velocity using the Long Range propellant charge is 810 m/s and maximum range 24,700 m. Corresponding figures for the Full Charge are 667 m/s and 19,400 m, while for the Reduced Charge they are 516 m/s and 14,370 m.</p><h2>Authorised fuzes</h2><p>PD KZ-88 and RGM-2 Equivalent projectiles CHINA , PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC</p><p>CHINA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)</p><p>Type: 152 mm HE Type 83</p><p>Description: Developed for use with the 152 mm Gun Type 83 . The projectile weighs 48 kg, is 830 mm</p><p>long and uses a cartridge case 960 mm long (weight approx 16 kg) which weighs 38 kg with a Full</p><p>charge. The maximum muzzle velocity is 955 m/s and range  30,124 m</p><p>CROATIA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>RH-ALAN</p><p>Type: 152 mm HE M84</p><p>Description: Can be fired from the 152 mm M84 and M93 howitzers using a revised propellant system</p><p>giving a muzzle velocity of 920 m/s and a maximum range of 24,400 m. Can be fitted with the PD</p><p>M557 fuze as well as the RGM-2 and locally produced UTIU M72 . Total round weight is 70 kg</p><p>CZECH REPUBLIC</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Konstrukta Defence</p><p>Type: 152 mm FRAG-HE</p><p>Description: This round, also known as 152 mm HE M1 BB, is part of a family of 152 mm ammunition</p><p>developed for use with the ONDAVA self-propelled gun-howitzer. (Other projectiles include a</p><p>FRAG-HE-BB similar to the RFAS 3OF61 and the EOF, the Czech FRAG-HE OF-540.) The</p><p>FRAG-HE projectile weighs 40.6 kg complete and contains 7.9 kg of TNT/RDX. Muzzle velocity is</p><p>882 m/s and maximum range 32,150 m when fired from a 47 calibre ONDAVA barrel, using a special</p><p>propellant charge. The base bleed unit for the 152 mm HE M1 weighs 2.15 kg, is 110 mm long and has</p><p>a diameter of 116 mm</p><p>FINLAND</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Patria Vammas</p><p>Type: 152 mm HE</p><p>Description: Muzzle velocity given as 673 m/s and maximum range 18,500 m. It is assumed that these</p><p>figures are derived from use of the Full propellant charge</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Patria Vammas</p><p>Type: 152 mm ERFB and ERFB-BB</p><p>Description: See separate entry</p><p>ROMANIA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>SN ROMARM SA</p><p>Type: 152 mm HE OF-550</p><p>Description: Intended primarily for use with the Romanian 152 mm Model 81 Gun-Howitzer.</p><p>Projectile length is 831 mm and the weight 43.56 kg. A muzzle velocity of 825 m/s produces a range of</p><p>24,000 m. Fitted with a PD RGM-2 fuze. May no longer be available</p><p>SLOVAKIA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Kerametal Company Limited</p><p>Type: 152 mm HE-BT</p><p>Description: This round, also known as the152 mm HE M1 BB, is part of a family of 152 mm</p><p>ammunition developed for use with the ONDAVA self-propelled Gun-Howitzer. (Other projectiles</p><p>include an HE M2 BB similar to the Russian Federation and Associated States (CIS) 3OF61 and the HE-540, equivalent to the FRAG-HE OF-540.) The FRAG-HE projectile weighs 40.6 kg complete and contains 7.9 kg of TNT/RDX. Muzzle velocity is 882 m/s and maximum range 32,150 m when fired from a 47 calibre ONDAVA barrel using a special propellant charge. The base bleed unit for the 152 mm HE M1 weighs 2.15 kg, is 110 mm long and has a diameter of 116 mm</p>

The 152 mm FRAG-HE 3OF45 is a separate loading item of ammunition, consisting of the projectile and a variable charge system contained in a brass or lacquered steel cartridge case. The relatively thin-walled projectile is forged high-fragmentation steel with a long streamlined ogive, a hollow-based boat tail and a shallow bourrelet. A single copper drive band encircles the projectile just forward of the boat tail. The contents are nominally 7.65 kg of A-IX-2 (RDX 72 per cent, Aluminium 23 per cent, Wax 4 per cent). This explosive payload, combined with the high-fragmentation steel body, is claimed to provide the 152 mm FRAG-HE 3OF45 with an on-target effect 1.5 to 2 times that of the 152 mm FRAG-HE OF-540 (see previous entry), even though the projectile weights are virtually identical.

The nose of the projectile is threaded to accept a variety of fuzes but no firm information is yet forthcoming regarding the models or types involved; mention has been made of PD KZ-88 and RGM-2 delay (0.027 to 0.055 second) fuzes. The cartridge cases involved with the three propellant charges are lacquered steel with a KV-4 percussion primer in the base. The Full Charge is 8.17 kg of NgTp (NDT-3); the Reduced Charge weighs 4.14 kg. The Reduced charge is made up of a base charge plus five increments, all in linen or cambric bags. Maximum muzzle velocity using the Long Range propellant charge is 810 m/s and maximum range 24,700 m. Corresponding figures for the Full Charge are 667 m/s and 19,400 m, while for the Reduced Charge they are 516 m/s and 14,370 m. The 152 mm FRAG-HE 3OF45, may be regarded as the latest Russian Federation and Associated States (CIS) FRAG-HE ammunition development intended for general operational use with the latest generation of RFAS 152 mm long-barrelled gun-howitzers. It consists of three rounds which vary in the preloaded propellant charge involved. The 3VOF72 uses a long cartridge case with a Long Range charge. The 3VOF73 has a shorter cartridge case containing a Reduced charge. The 3VOF58 uses the same length case as the 3VOF73 but containing the Full Charge. Artillery pieces firing 152 mm 3OF45-type rounds can also fire existing rounds such as the 152 mm FRAG-HE OF-540.

152 mm FRAG-HE 3OF45

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