35 mm x 228 Ahead / PMD 062 |
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Ahead ammunition contains an electronic timer module which is programmed inductively at the muzzle with compensation for variations in projectile velocity to ensure precise downrange payload release. The payload consists of 152 cylindrical tungsten alloy subprojectiles, each weighing 3.3g, which are released by a small ejection charge (<1 g) just ahead of the target.
The individual subprojectiles are spin stabilised and form a lethal cone of “fragments”, which significantly increases hit probability, especially at extended ranges. The lethality of Ahead ammunition can be adjusted by varying the stand-off distance at which the subprojectiles are released in front of the target and the number of rounds fired.
The ability to adjust the stand-off distance ensures that Ahead ammunition is able to defeat a wide range of modern threats including, helicopters and attack aircraft as well as small, fast and stealthy aerial targets, such as missiles and drones. Ahead ammunition is the ideal solution for terrestrial air defence and naval applications, as well as for modern vehicle armament.
A practice round with a totally inert projectile is available for the purpose of gun testing. |
Main features |
- Highly effective against modern threats from the air and on the ground
- Impervious to electronic countermeasures
- Performance characteristics: defeats a wide range of targets
- Firing modes: single shot and automatic mode
- Safety: insensitive ammunition (< 1 g HE)
- Environment: no toxic elements
- Transportation/Storage: UN classification 1.2E
- Gun/System: 35/1000 Revolver Gun, KDA, KDC, Bushmaster III, RH 503
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