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100 MM   HESH

This is a fixed type of High Explosive Squash Head (HESH) round,   which has been introduced into service for use with tanks of eastern origin, having 100 mm gun. The ammunition is designed for use against armoured targets and bunkers. It is also effective against   concrete fortifications, buildings etc.
Specifications:    
 
COMPLETE ROUND

Length    

100 cm

Weight

20.975 kg


PROJECTILE
Body material       Forged steel
Colour      Black with golden yellow nose
Filler RDX/WAX 88:12 (1.935 kg)
Weight of filled projectile 9.511 ± 0.05 kg.
Fuze BDM 534 base fuze
Tracer No. 30 MK 1/2

CARTRIDGE CASE
Body material      Drawn brass 70/30
Propelling charge    Single base multi-perforated NH .033 (2.60 kg. approx)
Primer AA-1

PERFORMANCE
Muzzle velocity       736.5 metres/sec.
Service chamber pressure   1,530 + 10 kg/sq. cm.
Range 1,000 metres

ACCURACY
SD vertical     0.3 mil
SD horizontal       0.3 mil  
 
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