155 LU 211
The projectile consists of a shell body filled with explosives and a hollow base or à Base Bleed unit to increase the maximum range. The driving band and the plastic obturator are protected by a groomet. The shell is delivered with a lifting plug designed to protect the projectile fuze area against accidental damage.
A Must-Have in KNDS 155mm Ammunition Portfolio !
Its terminal efficiency is more than twice the conventional M107 155mm shells, ensuring superior lethality regardless of the angle of impact or burst height. Additionally, its high penetration capability makes it an excellent choice for anti-infrastructure missions.
- The 155mm LU 211 HE shell offers exceptional firepower and extended range capabilities. Equipped with a Base Bleed unit, it can engage targets up to 30 km with NATO-standard 155mm/39-caliber guns (M109, M198, etc.) and up to 40 km with 155mm/52-caliber guns (CAESAR®, PZH 2000, etc.), meeting JB MoU and NABK standards.
- The 155mm LU 211 can be filled with TNT, Compo B, or EIDS® XF® 13 333 for its insensitive version, LU 211 IM, which is fully compliant with STANAG 4439 standards.
- To meet specific training requirements, different versions with identical ballistic performance are available.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Type
Insensitive High Explosive Hollow Base
Status
In service
Caliber
155mm
Projectile Weight without fuze
around 42.5kg
Projectile Length with fuze
865mm
Projectile filling
around 8.8kg XF 13 333
Fuze
Interoperability standard AD thread fuze and standard B2 long intrusion fuze
Muzzle Velocity
939m/s
Maximum Range
Up to 40km
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