125 mm HEAT SHELL 

125 mm HEAT-T has been designed for direct firing against tanks, self-propelling weapons, mortars and heavy armored targets. It may be also used against concrete bunkers. Round is aerodynamically stabilised with six fin, which are folded and opened during the flight. Semi-combustible cartridge Z 40 or Z  52 is initiated by the priming screw with an optional mechanical or electronic function. Round is designed for firing from T-72 tank or other barrels type D-81.

                   SPECIFICATION / CHARACTERISTICS :

a)Mass of complete round

29.0 kgs

b)Muzzle velocity at +15°C

905 m/s

c)i.Maximum Range

4000 m

ii.Point blank Range

960 m

d)Armour thickness defeated at

i.Normal attack

500 mm

ii.60 degree angle of attack

220 mm

e)Max. chamber pressure at +15°C (True)

353 MPa

QUALITY :

Strict quality measures is adopted during filling and assembly. Added to this, functioning proof is carried out in association with Service Quality Assurance Agency. 

SAFETY :

a)Piezo crystal is shorted in unarmed position of the shutter thus making the fuze safe for handling, storage and transportation.

b)The detonator is shorted and this prevents passage of electric impulse if accidentally developed, during handling, storage and transportation.

Besides above, multiple mechanical safety arrangements have been provided in the fuze to ensure total safety during handling and transportation.

RELIABILITY :

The ammunition has high degree of reliability due to electrical/percussion alternative available in the Primer design. It is highly consistent and accurate due to the basic design features and strict quality control at all stages of production.

SHELF LIFE :

The shelf life for individual items are as follows :

Cartg. Case

05 Years (Prov)

HE from shell

15 Years

Propellant

10 Years

Primer GUV-7

05 Years

Fuze B-15

10 Years

Tracer

07 Years

PACKING :

One cartridge is packed in a metallic container hermetically sealed which is further packed finally alongwith one shell in a wooden box.

STOWAGE DIMENSION :

Stowage dimension of wooden box is 863 mm x 540 mm x 292 mm. & Steel box drg. no. C-52A - 755 mm x 430 mm x 230 mm.

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION :

Compatibility

F

Hazard Division

1.1

Fire fighting classification

1