30 mm x 173, HEI
30x173 mm HEI
30x173 mm high-explosive incendiary round, 357 g projectile with approx. 36.9 g filling at 1100 m/s, for the MK30-2 gun.
Also written: 30 mm, 30 mm x 173, 30 x 173, 30X173, 30x173
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Specification
| Projectile type | HEI (high explosive incendiary) |
|---|---|
| Round mass | approx. 838 g |
| Projectile mass | 357 +/- 5 g |
| Explosive mass | approx. 36.9 g |
| Propellant mass | approx. 163.5 g |
| Round length | 288.1 to 289 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 1100 +/- 15 m/s |
| Mean max piezopressure (group of rounds) | 4300 bar |
| Max single piezopressure | 4500 bar |
| Fuze arming distance | 100 m |
| Fuze self-destruct time | 7.5 to 14.5 s |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +50 deg C |
| Weapon compatibility | 30 mm gun MK30-2 |
| Packing | 30 rounds in an Al-bag, bag in a nailed case, 24 cases per pallet |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.