12,7x93

[hasag]

Anyone has information about this cartridge?
12,7x93 marking 12.7 FN 62
Thank you

 

[Hoeksel]

According my sources a High Explosive round (in my source also mentioned 1962).

 

[Tony Williams]

Why the 93mm case length - was that to allow for a longer projectile?

 

[hasag]

Hoeksel You have some more information?
Data, image, drawing?
Thank you

The projectile is longer than the standard
The cartridge measures a total 138mm

 

[strakv]

From the great book of W.D. de HEK

 

[hasag]

Thank you Strakv.