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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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PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Type

    Fixed round HE

  • Caliber

    76mm

  • Round mass (nominal)

    12.5kg

  • Round length

    907mm

  • Projectile mass (nominal)

    6.3kg

  • Projectile filling (Comp. A3)

    0.56kg

  • Fuze

    PD

  • Cartridge case

    Brass

  • Primer

    Percussion

  • Propellant SB (nominal)

    2.45kg

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