BZT
14.5 x 114 mm API-T BZT
Armour piercing incendiary tracer cartridge for 14.5 x 114 mm heavy machine guns, trace capacity to 2000 m.
Also written: 14,5x114, 14.5, 14.5 mm KPV, 14.5 x 114, 14.5X114, 14.5x114, 145x114, KPV
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Specification
| Calibre | 14.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Round mass | 205 g |
| Projectile mass | 59.6 g |
| Propellant mass | 29.5 g |
| Round length | 156 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 980 to 1000 m/s |
| Mean max pressure | 3500 bar for group of rounds |
| Accuracy | R50 max. 20 cm at 300 m |
| Armour piercing capacity | min. 80 percent through 20 mm armour at 100 m |
| Incendiary capacity | min. 90 percent on gasoline behind 20 mm armour at 100 m |
| Tracer capacity | min. 80 percent at 2000 m |
| Weapon compatibility | 14.5 x 114 mm KPV, KPVT, ZU2 and MR4 |
| Packaging | 80 rds packed in two M2A1 metal cases, cases packed in a wooden case |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract.