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Who invented the APFSDS round?
The Soviet Union
The Soviet Union was actually the first to adopt APFSDS technology; they fielded the 115mm 2A20 smoothbore gun on the T-62 to make use of APFSDS rounds for increased penetration. The Soviet excellence in the field continued with the larger 125mm gun, with the Soviets developing advanced rounds.
How do APFSDS rounds work?
Sabot design APFSDS rounds generally operate in the range of 1,400 to 1,800 m/s (4,593 to 5,906 ft/s). The sabot, necessary to fill the bore of the cannon when firing a long, slender flight projectile, is parasitic weight that subtracts from the potential muzzle velocity of the entire projectile.
What is Apfsds made of?
uranium
The M829A4 is a fifth-generation APFSDS-T cartridge consisting of depleted-uranium penetrator with a three-petal composite sabot; the penetrator includes a low-drag fin with a tracer, and a windshield and tip assembly.
Which countries make bullets?
Weapons and Ammunition Production Value
| # | 24 Countries | Million Euros |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 United Kingdom | 3,253.20 |
| 2 | #2 France | 2,479.70 |
| 3 | #3 Germany | 2,464.60 |
| 4 | #4 Italy | 1,381.20 |
How do Hesh rounds work?
HESH rounds are thin metal shells filled with plastic explosive and a delayed-action base fuze. The base fuze detonates the explosive milliseconds later, creating a shock wave that, owing to its large surface area and direct contact with the target, is transmitted through the material.
When was Apds invented?
June 1944
APDS was introduced in June 1944 for 6 Pounder 57mm guns and had a significantly higher penetration performance over any previous types of AP ammunition, in fact its performance was about twice as good/deep (140mm compared to 84mm at 500 yards) although it lost accuracy over long ranges (1000 yards plus) because of …
How long is an Apfsds round?
Very little is publicly known about the round, perhaps due to export restrictions (see International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)). The M829A3 uses a more efficient propellant, RPD-380, boosting its muzzle velocity. The M829A3 round has a total mass of 22.3 kg (49 lb) and length of 892 mm (35.1 in).
What are APDS rounds used for in War Thunder?
In War Thunder, APDS is best used as a long-range round, with multiple shots often being a necessity due to the lack of post-penetration damage. APDS can be quite ineffective against lightly-armoured vehicles and the frontal armour of super heavy tanks. APFSDS is the pinnacle of the kinetic anti-armour rounds.
What type of cannons are used in APFSDS ammunition?
Nevertheless, in the early development of APFSDS ammunition, existing rifled barrel cannons were used, (and are still in use), such as the 105 mm M68/M68E1 cannon mounted on the M60/A1/A3 main battle tank or the British 120 mm Royal Ordnance L30 of the Challenger 2 tank.
What is the difference between APDs and APFSDS?
APFSDS is the pinnacle of the kinetic anti-armour rounds. As with APDS, APFSDS utilises an extremely hard penetrator and a discarding sabot, however the penetrator is usually significantly longer than that of APDS and incorporates fins for improved long-range ballistics.
Can APFSDS be fired from a low twist barrel?
Even smooth-bore fired APFSDS projectiles incorporate fins that are slightly canted to provide some spin rate during flight; and very low twist rifled barrels have also been developed for the express purpose of firing APFSDS ammunition.