30x113B alloy case

[smle2009]

Hi to all,
picked this up today,well several of them actually,it seems to be basicaly a alloy case 30mm Aden.
Marked on the case 30MM TP M788 AT J99A506-001 and near the'belt' 0(orU)SE996E006-006.
My first thoughts were of the Apache helicopter or the Tiger useing the Nexter M781 gun.
But I am well out of my comfort zone,and looking for any info on these rounds,also a photo of the projectile(training practice).
Goes without saying if anyone has projectiles but no case there is a swap in the offering!

Cheers
Tony

 

[spotter]

think i can sort you out with a projectile Tony,ill confirm tomorrow
also here http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/30mm-tp-m788-t4735.html?t=4735&highlight=m788

 

[smle2009]

Thanks Allan,
Are they the same as the old brass cased projectiles?(they look it to me!)
Cheers
Tony

 

[Tony Williams]

Yep, only the Apache's M230 cannon uses light-alloy 30x113B cases AFAIK (the ammo is known as 30mm LW = light weight).

There are three principal service rounds for the Apache:

M789 HEDP
M799 HE-I
M788 TP.

The pic below of the LW (from the Military Cartridge Relationships article on my website) shows an M799 in my collection:

 

[SG500]

They did make experimental Aden cases in alloy but they're quite hard to find, see link below:
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/rare-adens-20mm-t56376.html?t=56376&highlight=aden+alloy
I'd agree with everyone else on this one though, you've got an Apache case.
Dave.

 

[smle2009]

Many thanks Tony,
PM sent
Cheers
Tony

 

[smle2009]

They did make experimental Aden cases in alloy but they're quite hard to find, see link below:
http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/rare-adens-20mm-t56376.html?t=56376&highlight=aden+alloy
I'd agree with everyone else on this one though, you've got an Apache case.
Dave.

Thanks Dave,
That's some collection you have got there,got seventeen of these cases if you need one.

All the best
Tony

 

[SG500]

Thanks Dave,
That's some collection you have got there,got seventeen of these cases if you need one.

All the best
Tony

Thanks Tony and thanks for the kind offer, I already have a couple so don't need any more.
Dave.

 

[spotter]

think i can sort you out with a projectile Tony,ill confirm tomorrow
also here http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/30mm-tp-m788-t4735.html?t=4735&highlight=m788

sorry Tony ive had a look and must have scrapped them when i had a clear out the other month,if your desperate for one you can have that cutaway i made