125 mm HEAT-T
The 125 mm HEAT-T was developed to combat tanks, self-propelled guns, mortars and heavy armored targets with direct fire. It can also be used against concrete shelters. The 125 mm HEAT-T is a separate - loading ammunition; the projectile is aerodynamically stabilised by six fins, which are folded and open only in flight after the projectile has left the barrel. The semi-combustible charge Z-40 or Z-52 is initiated by an igniter with the option of mechanical or electrical ignition. Ammunition designed for firing from the T-72 tank or other types of D-81 125 mm cannons.
Legend:
1. Fuze, 2. Projectile body 3. Cumulative liner
4. Cumulative explosive
5. Stabilizer assembly with six fins and a tracer
Technical data
Type of ammunition HEAT - T
Caliber (mm) 125
Length (mm) 678
Total mass of the projectile (kg) 19
Tracer burning time (s) min. 3
Semi-combustible charge Z 40 or Z 52
Cartridge length (mm) 408
Casing stub length (mm) 138
Cartridge weight (kg) 9,5
Weight of the charge (kg) 5
Effective range (m) 2000
Initial velocity (m/s) V₀ = 900
Packaging:
Number of cartridges in wooden crate 1
Ammunition crate dimensions (mm) 932 x 420 x 270
Ammunition crate weight (kg) circa. 55