30 mm x 173, HE-T/HEI-T
30x173 mm HE-T/HEI-T round
A 30 mm x 173 high-explosive tracer round for the MK30-2 gun and the domestic 30 mm TA M12 gun, fitted with a point-detonating fuze with delayed action and pyrotechnical self-destruction; the HEI-T version is loaded with explosive-incendiary and tracer compositions.
Also written: 30x173
Enlarge 30x173 mm HE-T/HEI-T round
Specification
| Calibre | 30 mm |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity | 1100 ± 15 m/s |
| Maximum pressure of powder gases, piezo | 430 MPa |
| Fuze arming distance | 100 m |
| Fuze self-destruction time | 7.5 to 14.5 s |
| Tracer burning time | min 3.5 s |
| Round mass | approx. 840 g |
| Projectile mass | 357 ± 5 g |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +50 °C |
| Weapons | MK30-2 gun and domestic 30 mm TA M12 gun |
| Configuration | steel cartridge case with percussion gun primer and booster, propellant charge and high-explosive tracer projectile |
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.