120mm M865

TPCSDS-T
TARGET PRACTICE CONE
STABILIZED DISCARDING
Mk52
SABOT WITH TRACER
7.62mm BUSHMASTER®
CHAIN GUN®

Northrop Grumman is the US Government’s lead provider of Facts At A Glance

120mm tank ammunition. Northrop Grumman has developed
and produced its large-caliber ammuniton for the US Army Physical Data
since 1979 and continues to be the preferred partner for their
Cartridge Length 38.6" / 980.26 mm
next-generation ammunition needs.
Cartridge Weight 41.73 lbs / 18.93 kg
Description & Features
Propellant Type M14
The M865 TPCSDS-T uses a unique, patented conical fin to
provide a flat and accurate trajectory for target ranges. After Propellant Weight 7.2 kg
passing the target range, the projectile velocity drops off
Projectile Type Training/Kinetic Energy
sharply to limit the maximum range to 8 km. This safety feature
allows for use on U.S. and European ranges where permissible Projectile Weight 5.5 kg
projectile travel is limited.
Projectile Length 476mm

Penetrator Length 390mm

Penetrator Weight 2.8 kg

Performance Data

Muzzle Velocity 1,700 m/sec

Target Range 2,500 m

Maximum Range 8,000 m

Chamber Pressure 4,600 bars

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