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The '''M940''' MPT-SD (multi-purpose tracer, self-destruct) shell is a [[20×102mm]] round produced by [[General Dynamics]] primarily for an [[Anti-aircraft warfare|anti-aircraft]] role. It has a range of over {{convert|2000|m}}. The round includes a red tracer to aid in targeting. The round includes a [[high explosive]] and [[Incendiary ammunition|incendiary]] component and can also defeat light armor (hence its multi-purpose designation).<ref>https://www.gd-ots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20mm-M940-Ammunition.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> The self-destruct feature engages at approx. {{convert|2300|m}}<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.gd-ots.com/MCA_20mm_M940.html|title = 20MM x 102 Multipurpose Tracer Self Destruct Ammunition (MPT-SD) M940|accessdate = February 15, 2014|website = General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems}}</ref> and destroys the round, preventing it from falling back to earth and inflicting damage to the surrounding territory. The price per round in 2008 was approximately $27.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gd-ots.com/webpdf/20mm%20M940.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-12-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828100827/http://www.gd-ots.com/webpdf/20mm%20M940.pdf |archivedate=2008-08-28 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m940.htm |title=20-millimeter M940, Multi-Purpose Traced with Self Destruct (MPT-SD) |publisher=Globalsecurity.org |date= |accessdate=2008-09-01}}</ref> |
The '''M940''' MPT-SD (multi-purpose tracer, self-destruct) shell is a [[20×102mm]] round produced by [[General Dynamics]] primarily for an [[Anti-aircraft warfare|anti-aircraft]] role. It has a range of over {{convert|2000|m}}. The round includes a red [[Tracer_ammunition|tracer]] to aid in targeting. The round includes a [[high explosive]] and [[Incendiary ammunition|incendiary]] component and can also defeat light armor (hence its multi-purpose designation).<ref>https://www.gd-ots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20mm-M940-Ammunition.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> The self-destruct feature engages at approx. {{convert|2300|m}}<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.gd-ots.com/MCA_20mm_M940.html|title = 20MM x 102 Multipurpose Tracer Self Destruct Ammunition (MPT-SD) M940|accessdate = February 15, 2014|website = General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems}}</ref> and destroys the round, preventing it from falling back to earth and inflicting damage to the surrounding territory. The price per round in 2008 was approximately $27.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gd-ots.com/webpdf/20mm%20M940.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-12-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828100827/http://www.gd-ots.com/webpdf/20mm%20M940.pdf |archivedate=2008-08-28 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/m940.htm |title=20-millimeter M940, Multi-Purpose Traced with Self Destruct (MPT-SD) |publisher=Globalsecurity.org |date= |accessdate=2008-09-01}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 13:32, 28 January 2024
The M940 MPT-SD (multi-purpose tracer, self-destruct) shell is a 20×102mm round produced by General Dynamics primarily for an anti-aircraft role. It has a range of over 2,000 metres (6,600 ft). The round includes a red tracer to aid in targeting. The round includes a high explosive and incendiary component and can also defeat light armor (hence its multi-purpose designation).[1] The self-destruct feature engages at approx. 2,300 metres (7,500 ft)[2] and destroys the round, preventing it from falling back to earth and inflicting damage to the surrounding territory. The price per round in 2008 was approximately $27.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ https://www.gd-ots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20mm-M940-Ammunition.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "20MM x 102 Multipurpose Tracer Self Destruct Ammunition (MPT-SD) M940". General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "20-millimeter M940, Multi-Purpose Traced with Self Destruct (MPT-SD)". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2008-09-01.
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