PYRO CARTRIDGE (PPL)
This cartridge features a dark-colored, tapered tip designed for accuracy and penetration, while the brass casing provides durability and reliable performance within the firing chamber. The circular primer at the base ensures consistent ignition, making these cartridges suitable for a wide range of applications, including defense, training, and tactical use. Their design reflects precision manufacturing and reliable ballistic performance.
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PYRO CARTRIDGE (PPL) |
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DESCRIPTION |
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- Pyro cartridge (PPL) is used as starting cartridges for weapon systems such as the Yak-P machine gun, the GSh-23/30 aircraft cannon, and the 2A42 automatic cannon. |
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- These are specialized blank cartridges used for mechanical functions on aircraft and are not standard small arms ammunition. Their primary role is to supply the high-pressure gas necessary for arming or reloading aircraft cannons, such as the GSh-23 and AM-23. |
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Key Specifications |
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Design: |
Features a distinctive short neck and a large electric ignition capsule at the base. |
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Uses: |
In addition to arming cannons, they are used in other specialized roles, such as operating KMGU aircraft bomb dispensers. |
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Definition: |
These cartridges are often referred to as "blank starting cartridges" or "powder starting cartridges" for troubleshooting and initial firing procedures for aircraft cannons. |
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Appearance similarity: |
Visually, these cartridges can resemble stock-necked firearm cartridges, such as the .22 Creedmore or .17 Remington Fireball, but they are non-propellant. |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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Length |
60 mm |
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Caliber |
14 mm |
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Chaplet diameter |
16 mm |
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Electrical resistance |
0.5 - 2 ohm |
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Weight |
30 g |
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Weight of explosive |
3.5 g |
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