Description
23×115 mm Rounds API with Armour-Piercing Incendiary Projectile
23×115 mm Rounds API-TM with Armour-Piercing Incendiary Tracer Projectile
23×115 mm API NSN: 1305-50-000-0782
23×115 mm API-TM NSN: 1305-50-001-2477
The Rounds are compatible with 23 mm GSh-23, GSh-23L, GSh-6-23M and AM-23 Automatic guns installed on Su-24, MiG-31, Su-15, MiG-21, MiG-23, Tu-22M, Tu-95s
and llyushin II-76 aircraft and Mi-24VP, W-3WA helicopters, and others; intended to defeat unarmored and light armored ground and air targets, and manpower.
| TECHNICAL DATA | API | API-TM |
| Caliber, mm | 23 x 115 | 23 x 115 |
| Projectile type | Armor-Piercing Incendiary | Armor-Piercing Incendiary Tracer |
| Round length, mm/in | from 197.86 to 200.66 mm / 7.7 to 7.9 in | from 197.86 to 200.66 mm / 7.7 to 7.9 in |
| Round weight, g/oz. | approx. 331 g / 11.6 oz. | approx. 347 g / 12.2 oz. |
| Projectile weight, g/oz. | approx. 174 g / 6.1 oz. | approx. 190 g / 6.7 oz. |
| Tracer burning time, s | – | not less than 5 seconds |
| Average muzzle velocity, Voaver, m/s | 715 | 690 |
| Average max Pressure at 15°C/59°F Pmaxaver, MPa/PSI | not more than 294.2 MPa / 42,670 PSI |
not more than 294.2 MPa / 42,670 PSI |
| Propellant type | 4/7 Cgr | 4/7 Cgr |
| Case material | brass | brass |
| Penetration, mm/in | 10 mm / 0.39 in armor plate,
placed at 200m from the muzzle, at 60° towards the firing line |
10 mm / 0.39 in armor plate,
placed at 200m from the muzzle, at 60° towards the firing line |
| Operational temperature range, °C/°F | from -50°C to 50°C / -58°F to 122°F |
from -50°C to 50°C / -58°F to 122°F |
| CLASS OF EXPLOSION HAZARD | 1.2C; UN0328 | 1.2C; UN0328 |
| PACKING | API | API-TM |
| Number of rounds in one wooden case | 132 rounds 44 pcs packed in a metal airtight box 3 pcs. metal box in a wooden case |
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| Wooden case dimensions, mm/in | 875 x 398 x 206 mm / 34.4 x 15.6 x 8.1 in | |
| Gross weight, kg/lbs. | 61 kg / 134.4 lbs. | 63 kg / 138.8 lbs. |
| Volume, m³ | 0.072 m³ | 0.072 m³ |
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