122MM ROUND FULL CHARGE FOR D-30
The 122mm full-charge high-explosive round is designed for use with the D-30 howitzer artillery system. It consists of a robust HE projectile paired with a full propellant charge, delivering maximum range and destructive impact against fortified positions, vehicles, and personnel. Engineered for battlefield reliability and precision, this round provides superior firepower in offensive and defensive artillery operations.
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122MM ROUND FULL CHARGE FOR D-30 |
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DESCRIPTION |
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The 122 mm round with a HE grenade is a separate loading munition. It is designed for destroying the enemy's manpower and equipment in the open or in field shelters, attacking artillery sites, anti-missile systems and other targets, destroying defensive field and engineering constructions, making passages in mine fields and defense wirings. |
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Key Components: |
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HE-462 Projectile: The projectile on the left is a high-explosive fragmentation shell, specifically an OF-462 variant. It contains a TNT explosive filling, as indicated by the markings. |
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Full Charge Propellant: The cylindrical object on the right is the propellant charge in its "Full Charge" configuration. This provides the maximum energy to propel the shell to its longest range. |
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Specifications for this type of ammunition include: |
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Caliber: |
122 mm. |
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Maximum range: |
Approximately 15,300 meters when fired with a full charge. |
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Muzzle velocity: |
Approximately 690 m/s. Projectile weight: Approximately 21.76 kg. |
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Usage: |
This is a separate-loading ammunition, meaning the projectile and propellant charge are loaded into the gun separately. |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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Caliber |
122 mm |
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Type of charge |
Full Charge |
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Weight of grenade |
21.76 kg |
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Weight of charge |
7.835 kg |
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Muzzle velocity |
690 m/s |
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Max. range |
15,300 m |
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Safe operational temperature range |
from -40°C to +50°C |
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Weapon system |
D-30 |
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