Artillery products such as the Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS), nitrocellulose-based igniter tubes, and the M203A1 top zone charge. Advantages include reduced cost and logistics, increased safety during transport and loading, extended range, and higher rates of fire.
Nitrocellulose-based mortar propelling charge containers used in U.S. mortar ammunition. Advantages include the elimination of hangfires due to in-bore residue, moisture resistance, proven performance in a wide temperature range (-40° F to 140° F), consistent muzzle velocity for increased accuracy, extended shelf-life, and combat-proven reliability.
Nitrocellulose-based molded-fiber components that are rigid and durable. Advantages include high-pressure and high-velocity capability without extraction issues of metal cases, increased muzzle velocities, combat-proven reliability, total round weight reduction, and capability to withstand harsh environments and rough handling conditions.
FAP (Frangible Armour Piercing) rounds are multi-purpose ammunition for fighter aircraft, designed to penetrate and disintegrate into a cascade of fragments for effective air-to-ground and air-to-air targeting.
The 35 mm Ahead system uses programmable ammunition with tungsten sub-projectiles for high kill probability against fast aerial targets. The system calculates optimal detonation timing for precise engagements.
The DM 63 and its upgraded version, DM 53 A1, are temperature-independent tank ammunition featuring TIPS (Temperature-Independent Propulsion System), maintaining consistent ballistic characteristics across a wide range of temperatures. This new generation boasts increased accuracy and reduced barrel wear and can be used in various climatic zones and with any 120mm smoothbore tank gun.
PELE (penetrator with enhanced lateral effect) is an automatic cannon ammunition without a fuse or explosive, relying on material density differences to fragment upon impact, providing high lethality and safety for training.
Rheinmetall’s 130 mm smoothbore gun represents a significant advancement in tank lethality, designed for main battle tanks to overcome sophisticated protection systems. Equipped with an advanced auto-loader, this technology offers increased firepower and is a key part of future MBT capabilities.
The L44 tank gun, serving as the main armament for the Leopard 2 and Abrams M1A1, stands out as a high-performance smoothbore gun in the 120 mm class. It supports a range of Rheinmetall ammunition types (KE, HE, and PELE) and has been integrated into various international tank platforms, providing reliable long-range firepower.
The L55 tank gun, built on the L44 tank gun model, boasts enhanced material and a longer barrel that converts more energy to greater velocity for increased range. It provides superior firepower for the Leopard 2 tank, ensuring long-range combat effectiveness.
The DM 11 is a 120 mm high-explosive tank round with a time-delay fuse that supports infantry by targeting lightly fortified positions and armored vehicles. Its electronic module allows programming to detonate at an optimal time in the flight path, maximizing impact either above, in front, or inside a target.
The 120 mm PELE is an inert round with no explosive content, ensuring safe handling. Upon impact, the low-density material within the projectile compresses, causing the warhead to burst and releasing fragments in the round’s trajectory, particularly effective for semi-hard targets. PELE can be retrofitted into multipurpose or armor-piercing rounds.
