84 MM HEAT ROUND

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS :

Total length of ammunition	538 mm (Approx)
Total mass of ammunition	2.8 kgs (Approx)
Mass of projectile	1.6 kgs (Approx)
Propellant (ACM)	0.36 kg (Approx)
Explosive filling in primer (cap) (Composition VH 2 & Zirconium)	0.14 gms (Approx)
Explosive filling in Igniter (Composition Z47B & NC 110)	15.0 gms
Explosive filling in Projectile	0.5 kg (Approx)
Explosive filling in tracer	1.4 gms (Approx)
Explosive filling in fuze	20.2 gms
Net explosive content	896.746 gms

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS :

Muzzle velocity	305 m/s
Killing range against moving target	450 m
Killing range against static target	550 m
Penetration
a) Homohard armour (normal attack)	400 mm
b) RCC target	1000 mm

SPECIAL FEATURES :
The weapon is of recoilless type and can be fired from the shoulder. In addition to its anti-tank role, anti-personnel role is also being achieved due to splinters of the shells.

SAFETY :
The electric detonator remains off-centre during all stages of operation and this remains disconnected from the explosive train.

RELIABILITY :
Due to its sound design and careful manufacture, the ammunition is very reliable for use in combat field environment.

SHELF LIFE :
The shelf life of the ammunition is 10 years

PACKING :
Two rounds are packed in twin containers made up of injection moulded tube of high density polyethylene. 4 such twin containers (total 8 rounds) are packed in one wooden crate.

STOWAGE DIMENSION :

Packing box size	742 mm x 538 mm x 315 mm
Gross weight	45.5 kgs
Net weight	22.5 kgs
Volume	0.126 cu.m

HAZARD CLASSIFICATION :

Compatibility group	F
Hazard division	1.2
Fire fighting class	2