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Rounds for 2A28 Gun mounted on BMP-1

73 mm RHEAT-15MA2

73 mm RHEAT-15MA2

Caliber

5.56/7.62

Barrel length, mm

215/215

Magazine capacity

30/30

Overview

Features

Specifications

Accessories

Packing

73 mm Round RHEAT-15MA2 with Anti-Tank Grenade GHEAT-9MA2

NSN: 1310-50-001-5772

 

Main Features:

The Round RHEAT-15MA2 is designed for destroying tanks, self-propelled guns and other armoured vehicles. It can be used for destroying enemy manpower in hasty field, shelters and brick-wall fortifications.

Used with 2A28 Gun mounted on BMP-1, the round is characterized with high accuracy, low dispersion and huge destructive power.

CONSTRUCTION

The Round RHEAT-15MA2 consists of High-Explosive Anti-Tank Grenade GHEAT-9MA2 and Propellant Charge CP-151.

The Grenade GHEAT-9MA2 consists of High-Explosive Anti-Tank warhead with Piezoelectric Fuze AF91 and Sustainer Motor SM-92.

Packing
6 Rounds are packed in a wooden case as follows
6 propellant charges are packed in two plastic containers (3 pcs. per plastic container)
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
RHEAT-15MA2
Caliber, mm73
Armour penetration, mm300
Maximum range, m1 300
Direct firing range, m800
Weight of the round, kg3.495
Weight of the grenade, kg2.615
Muzzle velocity, m/s400
Operational temperature range, °Cfrom minus 40 to 50
FuzePiezoelectric  AF91
Sustainer MotorSM-92
Propellant ChargeCP-151
CLASS OF EXPLOSION HAZARD1.1E, UN 0181
Wooden case
Dimensions, mm1 065x525x305
Weight, kg55
Volume, m30.170