Description
73 mm Round RHEAT-15MA2 with Anti-Tank Grenade GHEAT-9MA2
NSN: 1310-50-001-5772
MAIN FEATURES:
The 73 mm Round RHEAT-15MA2 is designed for:
- destroying tanks
- self-propelled guns
- other armored vehicles.
- It can be used for destroying enemy manpower:
- in trenches
- in hasty field shelters
- brick-wall fortifications
- light armored vehicles
- and the infantry.
Performance:
- The Round RHEAT-15MA2 consists of:
- High-Explosive Anti-Tank Grenade GHEAT-9MA2
- Propellant Charge CP-151.
- The Grenade GHEAT-9MA2 consists of:
- High-Explosive Anti-Tank warhead with Piezoelectric Fuze AF74/AF91
- Sustainer Motor SM-91.
TACTICAL-TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS | RHEAT-15MA2 |
Caliber, mm/in. | 73 mm |
Armor penetration, mm/in. | 300 mm / 11.8 n. |
Maximum range, m/yds. | 1,300 m / 1,421 yds. |
Direct firing range, m/yds. | 800 m / 874 yds. |
Weight of the round, kg/lbs. | 3.495 kg / 7.7 lbs. |
Weight of the grenade, kg/lbs. | 2.615 kg / 5.7 lbs. |
Muzzle velocity, m/s | 400 m/s |
Operational temperature range, °C/°F | from -40°C to 50°C / -40°F to 122°F |
CLASS OF EXPLOSION HAZARD: | 1.1E, UN 0181 |
The Round consists of: | |
Fuze | Piezoelectric Fuze AF74/AF91 |
High-Explosive Anti-Tank Grenade | GHEAT-9MA |
Sustainer Motor | SM-91 |
Propellant Charge | CP-151 |
Weapon Systems: | |
2A28 Gun mounted on BMP-1 | |
PACKING | RHEAT-15MA2 |
6 Rounds are packed in a wooden case as follows: | 6 propellant charges are packed in two plastic containers (3 pcs. per plastic container) |
Dimensions, mm/in | 1065 x 525 x 305 mm / 41.9 x 20.6 x 12.0 in |
Weight, kg/lbs. | 50 kg / 110.2 lbs. |
Volume, m³ | 0.17 m³ |