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25mm X 137 HEI-AB25mm AUTOMATIC WEAPONS

Region
France
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
The 25mm x 137 HEI-AB cartridge is composed of: P a steel cartridge case, P a mechanical primer, P a propellant load, P an shell loaded with IM explosive, P a SD base chronometric fuze (point detonating, time delay and self destruction) with 2 safety systems compliant with STANAG 4187 requirements. Fully programmable on load into breech. The 25mm x 137 ammunition is intended for use in the 25mm automatic weapons operated by gas (KBA), by external energy (M811, M242 “Chain Gun”), or Gatling type (GAU 12) fitted to
air-craft, light armored vehicles and naval vessels mounts. This cartridge meets the STANAG 4173 requirements (25mm x 137ammunition). The 25mm x 137 HEI-AB can be used in airburst mode above ground targets or in point detonating mode. The SD base fuze, with 2 safety systems compliant with STANAG 4187, ensures performances against targets even at short range and allows self-destruction of the ammunition.