23X152MM High-Explosive Incendiary Projectile
This set of rifle cartridges showcases variations in projectile design and tip coloration, reflecting different ballistic properties and specialized uses. Each cartridge features a metallic casing with a copper band near the projectile base, ensuring secure chamber fit and consistent firing performance. The pointed tips vary in hue—ranging from purple to reddish—indicating distinct load configurations such as tracer, armor-piercing, or training rounds. Together, these cartridges highlight the engineering precision and versatility of modern small-arms ammunition.
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23X152MM High-Explosive Incendiary Projectile |
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DESCRIPTION |
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- The Rounds are compatible with 23 mm ADS, ADS-N, ZU-23-2, ZU-23-2F and ZSU-23-4 and intended to defeat air targets, ground unarmored and light armored vehicles and manpower |
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- Ungraded all-weather fuze: Features the same sensitivity upon impact on solid surface as AF21 (e.g. cardboard, wood, dialuminium, steel, etc.), It is provided with better moisture protection in comparison with fuze AF21, however it does not detonate upon collision with raindrops. |
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- These specific rounds are designed for a different purpose than the armor-piercing ones we looked at previously. While the armor-piercing rounds use a solid or heavy core to punch through steel, these high-explosive rounds are designed to fragment and create |
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Ammunition Types and Specifications |
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Munitions are classified as follows: |
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HEI-T (High-Explosive Incendiary Tracer): |
Commonly identified by a magenta or purple tip. These are designed to engage both air and ground targets. |
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API-T (Armor-Piercing Incendiary Tracer): |
Often marked with a red or orange tip. These rounds are intended to penetrate light armored vehicles. |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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Caliber |
23x152 mm |
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Projectile type |
High-Explosive Incendiary |
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Round Length |
from 234.28 to 237.12 mm |
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Round Weight |
450 g approx. |
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Projectile Weight |
186 g approx. |
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Primer |
Percussion Primer No. 3 |
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Explosive Filling Type |
A-IX-2 |
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Explosive Filling Weight |
17.3 g approx. |
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Fuze Type |
AF21, MG-25, AF22, V19UK |
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Fuze Arming Distance |
From 2.5 to 100 m |
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Self-destruction Time |
From 5.0 to 12.0 s |
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Average Muzzle Velocity |
VOaver = 970 m/s |
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Average max Pressure |
Not more than 286.84 MPa at 15°C Maxaver |
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Propellant Type |
Fuze Arming Distance |
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Case Material |
Self-destruction |
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Operational Temperature Range |
From -50°C to 15°C |
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Packing |
28 Rounds in one airtight three metal boxes (84 pcs in a two-piece set) |
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