I was sure I posted photos of this ages ago but can't find it so here goes and apologies for boring you folks who don't like the wierd modern stuff.
The photos show a 45mm X 305mm Ford Aerospace APFSDS CTA round. The measurements are as follows:
Case length 305mm
Case diameter 75mm
Dart length including fin 270mm (yes it goes a LONG way into the case)
Sabot diameter 45mm
Dart diameter - a bit hard to measure but about 15mm
Propellant made out of wood and painted
Case and end bits made out of aluminium
All inert etc.
If anyone has any information about these rounds i'd be interested in hearing from them.
Dave.
The photos show a 45mm X 305mm Ford Aerospace APFSDS CTA round. The measurements are as follows:
Case length 305mm
Case diameter 75mm
Dart length including fin 270mm (yes it goes a LONG way into the case)
Sabot diameter 45mm
Dart diameter - a bit hard to measure but about 15mm
Propellant made out of wood and painted
Case and end bits made out of aluminium
All inert etc.
If anyone has any information about these rounds i'd be interested in hearing from them.
Dave.