This is a long range separate loading variable charge ammunition to
be fired through Soviet M46 and Chinese type 59 and 59-1 guns.
Specifications
Weight of filled projectile
33.4 kg (as fired)
Projectile
Forged steel shell filled with 3.44 kg
TNT
Fuze
LIU-5 or ISC PF-1A
Cartridge case
Drawn brass 70/30
Propelling charge
This ammunition is fired using either a
full or a reduced charge. The full
variable charge has two charge zones,
while the reduced variable charge has
three zones.