This ammunition is fired from 30mm Aden Gun mounted on HF24, Hunter and Mystere aircraft. This is most modern and optimum Air Ammunition calibre for training/practice. This ammunition consists of a projectile and a cartridge case. The projectile consists of a cylindrical steel body into which is screwed an aluminium alloy firing plug.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS :
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Total length of ammunition
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7.874 inch
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Mass of complete round
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432 gms ± 20 gms
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Mass of explosive filling
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45 gms approx
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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS :
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Velocity at 27.5 m from muzzle
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780.8 m/s ± 12.2 m/s
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Accuracy at 457.2 m
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609.6 mm of MFM
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Rate of fire
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1200-1400 rds/min
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