Technical Specifications

  • Round Length
    293mm
  • Muzzle Velocity
    960-980
    m/s
  • Burning Time
    3.5s
  • Armour Penetration
    20mm
  • Round Types
    API (Armour-Piercing-Tracer)
  • 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
  • Weight of Projectile
    400g
  • Weight of Propellant Charge
    127g
  • Weight of Round
    853g

30x165mm Round with AP-T ProjectileArmour Piercing Tracer

The 30 x 165 mm Round with Armour-Piercing Tracer Projectile is intended to engage light-armoured targets.

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

The automatic guns 2A42, 2A38, 2A72 and modifications are mounted on the following carriers:

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