152MM ROUND WITH HE-FRAG PROJECTILE
The 152mm High-Explosive Fragmentation (HE-FRAG) round is designed for use with the D-20 howitzer artillery system. Featuring a powerful HE-FRAG projectile paired with either full or reduced propellant charges, it delivers destructive fragmentation impact against infantry, vehicles, and fortified positions. Engineered for long-range precision, battlefield reliability, and maximum firepower, this round is a cornerstone of heavy artillery operations in both offensive and defensive roles.
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152MM ROUND WITH HE-FRAG PROJECTILE |
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DESCRIPTION |
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The 152 mm round with a HE-FRAG projectile 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 Specifications |
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152mm Projectile (Left): |
This is a spin-stabilized, high-explosive fragmentation (HE-Frag) projectile, likely an OF25 or similar Soviet-style model. It features a forged steel body, a copper driving band for rifling engagement, and a threaded fuze well at the tip. |
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Propellant Charges (Right): |
These are separate-loading cartridge cases containing the propellant used to fire the projectile. |
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Full Charge: Marked for maximum range and velocity. |
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Reduced Charge: Marked for shorter ranges or specific tactical |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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REDUCE CHARGE |
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Caliber |
152 mm |
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Type of charge |
Reduce Charge |
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Weight of projectile |
43.90 kg |
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Weight of charge |
12.01 kg |
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Muzzle velocity |
511 m/s |
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Maximum range |
13,400 m |
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Safe operational temperature range |
from -40°C to +40°C |
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Weapon system |
ML-20 gun-howitzer, D-20 howitzer-gun, 2S3 (2S3M) self-propelled howitzer |
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FULL CHARGE |
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Caliber |
152 mm |
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Type of charge |
Full Charge |
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Weight of projectile |
43.96 kg |
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Weight of charge |
16.36 kg |
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Muzzle velocity |
655 m/s |
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Maximum range |
17,410 m |
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Safe operational temperature range |
from -40°C to +40°C |
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Weapon system |
ML-20 gun-howitzer, D-20 howitzer-gun, 2S3 (2S3M) self-propelled howitzer |
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