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105mm TK APFSDS-TM1060A3
Region
France
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
MISSION For use with 105mm US M68, UK L7, CN105F1 and other Stanag 4458 compliant tank guns, to defeat armored targets by means of the kinetic energy (KE) of its monobloc tungsten alloy long rod penetrator. This model of KE round is a major product improvement of the MECAR 105mm APFSDS-T M1060A2. DESCRIPTION The projectile consists of a sub-projectile and sabot. The sub-projectile comprises an Armour Piercing Fin Stabilized tungsten alloy long rod penetrator, an aluminium windshield and a tracer assembled in the
fin assembly. This is contained within a 3-piece aluminium Discarding Sabot, held in place with a plastic band at the forward end and a plastic obturating band at the rear end of the sabot. The projectile is crimped to the cartridge case which is loaded with cool burning, multi-perforated, loose propellant, and is fitted with an electric primer and a wear reducing liner. PACKAGING