Name: Ammunition for French M50 75 mm tank gun
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Canister

complete round 12.7 kg

projectile 4.6 kg

filling 600 g TNT

Length 876 mm

Muzzle velocity 745-762 m/s

South-eastern Asia

Singapore

<h2>Armament</h2><p>75 mm M50 gun on AMX-13 and AMX-13 SM1 light tanks.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>At one time, during the Second World War, the 75 mm calibre was widely used by tank guns but its importance as a calibre has diminished to the point where it is now used by only one light tank. That tank is the French AMX-13 of the early 1950s. 75 mm gunned AMX-13s are now mainly used for close fire support rather than the anti-armour role, leading to a gradual withdrawal of AP ammunition stocks. However, Singapore remains a dedicated user of the AMX-13 and Chartered Ammunition Industries continues to market 75 mm ammunition, including a locally developed Canister round. During 1998, the Singapore Armed Forces announced that they were considering a replacement for their AMX-13 light tanks.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>All rounds fired by the 75 mm gun used on the AMX-13 light tank are fixed, with the projectiles rigidly secured to their brass cartridge cases by a 360º crimping ring just below the twin copper drive bands, on the projectile body. The ammunition was originally produced in France by Luchaire, now part of Giat Industries, but is now no longer produced in France other than to special order. The following types have been produced: POT-PCOT This was the original 75 mm AP round produced by Luchaire (now part of Giat Industries) using a solid armour-piercing projectile with the nose protected by a light windshield. The complete round weighs 14.1 kg with the projectile able to penetrate 170 mm of armour at an angle of 0º at 1,000 m. Muzzle velocity is 1,000 m/s and maximum effective range is 1,000 m. This round has largely fallen from use although stocks may remain. A practice round matching the AP was also produced. OE This is a general-purpose 75 mm HE round, now the most widely used of this family of ammunition. This round is also produced in Singapore . The HE projectile (an HE-T is also produced, with the tracer visible for a distance of 150 to 3,000 m of the trajectory) uses a projectile weighing 4.6 kg and containing 600 g of TNT. A point detonating M739 nose fuze is now standard although at one time the M572 was used. The muzzle velocity is from 745 to 762 m/s and complete round weight is 12.7 kg. Dispersion at 1,000 m is 1.1 m vertically and 850 mm horizontally. Canister Developed in Singapore by CIS, this 75 mm anti-personnel round uses a steel-based tubular projectile containing 1,200 9 mm steel spheres which are dispersed almost as soon as the four-grooved, aluminium walled projectile leaves the gun muzzle; the spheres are dispensed in a 9º cone with a maximum range of at least 200 m. The projectile weighs 6.4 kg. TP-T Developed in Singapore by CIS, the 75 mm TP-T ballistically matches the HE and HE-T. The projectile is inert and carries a dummy nose fuze. Weight of the complete round is 12.5 kg. The French designation for this type of round was PL/PN.</p><h2>Authorised fuzes</h2><p>PD M572 or M739 (on Singapore HE and HE-T) Equivalent rounds SINGAPORE</p><p>SINGAPORE</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Chartered Ammunition Industries Pte Ltd</p><p>Type: 75 mm HE, HE-T, TP-T, Canister</p><p>Description: For details see text</p>

The Ammunition for French M50 75 mm tank gun is an armament 75 mm M50 gun on AMX-13 and AMX-13 SM1 light tanks. Development At one time, during the Second World War, the 75 mm calibre was widely used by tank guns but its importance as a calibre has diminished to the point where it is now used by only one light tank.

That tank is the French AMX-13 of the early 1950s. Technical references retained in this configuration include POT-PCOT, HE-T, TP-T, PL/PN, 14.1 kg, 170 mm, 4.6 kg, 600 g, 12.7 kg, 850 mm, 9 mm, 6.4 kg, 12.5 kg.

Ammunition for French M50 75 mm tank gun

Ammunition for French M50 75 mm tank gun

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