76mm HE

The 76mm L62 HE–PD round is designed and manufactured by KNDS. It is filled with HE (High Explosive) and fitted with a PD (point detonating) fuze.

The High-Explosive charge is initiated by the fuze upon impact on the target.
This cartridge is used against low flying aircrafts and ground targets.
The projectile consists of a steel shell filled with High Explosive and a point detonating fuze. The fuze has two independent mechanical safeties.
The projectile is assembled on a brass cartridge case which is filled with a multi-perforated single base propellant and fitted with a percussion primer.
The only ammunition designed / qualified for the Oto Melara gun with best accuracy and which optimizes tube life cycle.
This is an ITAR free ammunition wich high reliability. Has been demonstrated suitable against air/missile threats, fast attack boats.
NATO qualified with Italian Navy safest combat proven ammunition. In service in several Navies all over the world.

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