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40mm L70 HE-PFF

Region
Italy
Category
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weapons
The 40mm L70 HE-PFF is the HE-PFF projectile consists of alloy steel shell with tungsten pre-fragmented cubes filled with high explosive and a proximity fuze. The projectile is assembled with brass cartridge case which is filled with a multi-perforated propellant charge and fitted with a percussion primer. Compatible platforms include simmel Difesa has a long and in-depth experiencein 40mm L70 ammunition design and production. The 40mm L70 ammunition is used worldwide andqualified in accordance with NATO standards
foruse with all types of 40mm L70 gun systems. The HE-PFF body incorporates preformedfragments to maximize the round effectivenessfor aerial target engagements. The lethal beamconsists of pre-formed fragments made of highquality tungsten cubes and steel fragments coming from the shell. The pre-formed fragments assure high levels of penetrations. The round is fitted with a proximity fuze, based on RF Doppler function. It can initiate the HE charge upon target impact or in close proximity to the target. The HE charge explosion produces the lethal fragmentation and blast.