23×152 mm
Single base seven perforated propellant cylindrical grain contains Nitrocellulose (NC), Diphenylamine (DPA), Camphor and additives. It is glazed with graphite. This propellant is used in 23×152mm cartridges for 23mm automatic anti- aircraft gun (ZU 23 or equivalent).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length | 3.4 ± 0.4 mm |
Hole diameter | 0.10 – 0.25 mm |
Internal Web thickness | 0.5 ± 0.1 mm |
External Web thickness | 0.65 ± 0.15 mm |
Diphenylamine (DPA) | 1-2 % |
Residue solvent | ≥ 0.8 % |
External moisture | ≥ 1.2 % |
Total volatile | ≤ 3.5 % |
Heat of explosion | Max. 920 cal/gr |
Stability at 134.5 °C | ≥ 60 min |
BALLISTIC SPECIFICATIONS
Total charge | ~ 77 gr |
Average Velocity (HEI) | 965 ± 10 m/s |
Average Velocity (APT) | 970 ± 10 m/s |
Std. dev. of velocity | ≤ 8 m/s |
Average Pressure at +21°C | ≤ 2925 kg/cm2 |
Pressure of single round at 21°C+71°C and -33°C | ≤ 3200 kg/cm2 |
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| chapter 1-5_12_0.pdf | 1.1 MB |
