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20X139MM Armor Piercing Capped (APC) Cartridge
This particular round features a capped penetrator designed to improve armor penetration by reducing the likelihood of the projectile shattering upon high-velocity impact. Variations of this caliber are common in modern infantry fighting vehicles and naval platforms for defense against light armor and aerial threats.
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20X139MM Armor Piercing Capped (APC) Cartridge |
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DESCRIPTION |
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- 20x139mm Armor Piercing Capped (APC) cartridge, The HEI shells are filled with Hexal P30, which ensures blast and incendiary detonation effects during Penetrator for Armor Piercing, Types consist of Tungsten-Carbide material |
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- This particular round features a capped penetrator designed to improve armor penetration by reducing the likelihood of the projectile shattering upon high-velocity impact. Variations of this caliber are common in modern infantry fighting vehicles and naval platforms for defense against light armor and aerial threats. |
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Key Specifications |
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Type: |
Armor Piercing Capped (APC). |
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Caliber: |
20x139mm. |
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Compatibility: |
This ammunition is primarily designed for use in the Hispano-Suiza HS.820 automatic cannon (later developed into the Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh-202). |
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Purpose: |
It is used for engaging armored targets in both ground-to-ground and anti-aircraft roles. |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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Caliber |
20x139 mm |
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Type |
APC - Armor Piercing, Capped |
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Case |
Steel |
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Max. chamber pressure |
450 bar |
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Avg. chamber pressure |
420 bar |
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Weight of round |
0.314 g |
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