The 105 mm TPCSDS-T is a training cartridge with a unique cone stabilizer concept that reduces the safety zone required for tank gunnery practice in short-range training areas, with a safety range of 7.5km. The TPCSDS-T range is up to 2km.
The cartridge is designed for use with M68, L7, F1 or equivalent guns (NATO STANAG 4458). The M420/4 is type classified by the IDF and other users.
| ROUND | |
| Type: | Crimped |
| Model: | G-141 |
| Length | 912 mm |
| Mass: | 15.7kg |
| PROPELLING CHARGE | |
| Type: | Single base |
| Designation: | B19T |
| Characteristics: | Cyl. multiperforated 19 holes |
| Mass: | 5.4 kg |
| CLASSIFICATION | |
| ONU NO.: | 0328 |
| Group: | 1.2 C |
| PROJECTILE | |
| Type: | TPCSDS-T G 141 |
| Subprojectile: | Steel core (Blue painted) |
| Envelope: | 3 discarding sabot |
| Marks: | White |
| Mass: | 3,925 g |
| BALLISTIC CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Muzzle speed: | 1,610 m/s |
| Chamber pressure: | ≤ 3,600 MPa |
| Precision: | ≤ 0.35oo |
| PRIMER | |
| Type: | Electric |
| Model: | 11⁄4”x378 mm |
| Load: | 40 g black powder |
| PRESENTATION OF THE PRODUCT | |
| 1 round in watertight carboard case 2 cardboard cases in wooden case |
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| Cases with 2 rounds: | |
| Weight: | 50.4 kg |
| Length: | 1,180 mm |
| Width: | 364 mm |
| Height: | 221 mm |
| Volume: | 0.093 m3 |
| Pallets with 24 rounds: | |
| Weight: | 625 kg |
| Length: | 1,200 mm |
| Width: | 1,100 mm |
| Height: | 1,030 mm |
| Volume: | 1.36 m3 |
The projectile consists of a sub-projectile and sabot. The sub-projectile comprises a ConeStabilized steel rod and a tracer assembled in the cone assembly. The sub-projectile is contained in a 3-piece aluminum DiscardingSabot, held in place with a polymer band at the forward end and a polymer obturating band at the rear end of the sabot. The projectile is crimped to the cartridge case, which is loaded with cool burning, multi-perforated, loose propellant, and is fitted with an electric primer and a wear-reducing liner.
