40 mm x 311, HEI-T
40x311 mm HEI-T
40x311 mm high-explosive incendiary tracer round, 910 g projectile with 78 g filling and 5 s tracer, for the 40 mm L/60 gun.
Also written: 40 mm, 40 mm L/60, 40 mm x 311, 40 x 311, 40X311, 40x311
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Specification
| Projectile type | HEI-T (high explosive incendiary, tracer) |
|---|---|
| Round mass | 2050 g |
| Projectile mass | 910 +/- 15 g |
| Explosive mass | 78 g |
| Propellant mass | 310 g |
| Round length | max. 447.1 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 880 +/- 9 m/s |
| Mean max pressure (group of rounds) | 3010 bar |
| Fuze arming distance | 200 m |
| Fuze self-destruct time | 8 to 12 s |
| Tracer burning time | 5 s |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +50 deg C |
| Weapon compatibility | 40 mm L/60 antiaircraft gun |
| Packing | 16 rounds in a tin box, box in a nailed case, 18 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.