This is a fixed type of High Explosive Squash Head (HESH) round, which has been introduced into service for use with tanks of eastern origin, having 100 mm gun. The ammunition is designed for use against armoured targets and bunkers. It is also effective against concrete fortifications, buildings etc.
TECHNICAL DATA (100 MM TK HESH)
Complete Round
Length
100 cm
Weight
20.975 kg
Projectile
Body material
Forged steel
Colour
Black with golden yellow nose
Filler
RDX/WAX 88:12 (1.935 kg)
Weight of filled projectile
9.165 kg
Fuze
BDM 534 base fuze
Tracer
No. 30 MK/2
Cartridge Case
Body material
Drawn brass 70:30
Propelling charge
Single base multi-perforated NH .033 (2.60 kg approx)
Primer
AA-1/MK-1
Performance
Muzzle velocity
736.5 metres/sec
Service chamber pressure
1,530 + 10 kg/sq. cm
Range
1,000 metres
Accuracy:
SD vertical
0.3 mil
SD Horizontal
0.3 mil
Packing
Each round placed in a chipboard container and further packed in a wooden box: