Technical Specifications

  • Round Length
    293mm
  • Muzzle Velocity
    960-980
    m/s
  • Burning Time
    3s
  • Armour Penetration
    500m
    30 mmmm
  • Armour Penetration
    1000m
    28 mmmm
  • Armour Penetration
    1500m
    25 mmmm
  • Round Types
    API-T (Armour-Piercing Tracer with Tungsten Penetrator)
  • Case
    Steel
  • Primer
    kv-30
  • Primer
    kv-3-1
  • Propellant Type
    6/7 p-5bpfl
  • Shelf Life
    years
    15
  • Extras
    25 linked rounds in one metal box with dimensions 375 x 245 x 340 mm and gross weight: 37 kg
  • Operational Temp
    min
    -50°c
  • Operational Temp
    max
    +50°c
  • Weight of Projectile
    400g
  • Weight of Propellant Charge
    127g
  • Weight of Round
    853g

30x165mm Round STING with AP-T Projectile (Tungsten Alloy Penetrator)Armour Piercing Tracer

The 30 x 165 mm AP-T STING Round is intended to engage light to medium armoured ground and air targets with armour of up to 30 mm. The round engages both soft (aircraft type) and hard (IFV type) targets and has more than 50% higher armour penetration compared to the ordinary AP-T Round. The AP-T STING Round features same velocity, mass and ballistics as ordinary AP-T Round.

The AP-T STING projectile consists of Tungsten penetrator, integrated into lightweight body. On impact the penetrator starts to progressively break-in through the armour, forming a bundle of high-speed fragments. The higher energy of the fragments ensures more damage and higher kill probability behind the armour.

The ammunition is safe in transport, storage and handling and ensures the reliable performance of the gun systems.

The automatic guns 2A42, 2A72 and modifications are mounted on the following carriers:

  • Infantry Fighting Vehicles BMP-2, BMP-3, BMD-2, BMD-3, BTR-80A, BTR-100 and modifications Reconnaissance Vehicle "RIS"
  • Attack Helicopters Ka-50, Ka-52, Mi-28
Fire Specifications
  • caliber
    30x165mm