120mm SHARD
The 120mm SHARD® (Solution for Hardened Amor Defeat)
By implementing a brand new tungsten penetrator technology and a state- of-the-art optimized sabot, the Kinetic Energy 120mm SHARD® projectile offers a significant increase of terminal efficiency, allowing to defeat the latest generation of heavily armored Main Battle Tanks.
Next generation elongated tungsten alloy penetrator
Fitted with a proven propulsion system, the 120mm SHARD® can be safely used worldwide in all climate zones, with limited barrel wear despite its high performance.
Compliant with STANAG 4385 and MOPI AEP 26 requirements, the 120mm SHARD® can be fired from every Main Battle Tank equipped with NATO’s 120mm smoothbore gun. Reducing dispersion and increasing penetration, the 120mm SHARD® is the best kinetic energy round to defeat modern MBTs.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Type
Armour Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot
Caliber
120mm
Round mass
22kg
Round length
984mm
Cartridge case
Combustible
Propellant
Double base
Primer
Semi-combustible, Electrical primer
KNDS’s newest generation of high velocity APFSDS round
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