Comprehensive combat-proven tank ammunition solutions
At Elbit Systems Land, we emphasize development of innovative tank ammunition, ongoing improvement of existing ammunition, and development of new generations of tank ammunition. At the same time, we have full in-house manufacturing capabilities.
The scope of our development and production enables us to conduct projects around the world, understand customer needs and expectations and provide them with the most appropriate
product, often together with the involvement of local industry, including technology transfer as an added value.
High-performance tank ammunition series
Elbit Systems Land’s tank ammunition array is compliant with NATO and MIL-STD standards. The ammunition dramatically increases the fire power and capabilities of Armored Corps. The 105mm series is certified for any 105mm NATO gun such as M68, L7, F1 and equivalent firing systems. The 120mm series is certified for 120mm NATO smooth-bore guns used by Merkava 3 and 4, Leo2A4/A5/A6, M1A1/A2, K1A1/A2, K2, ARIETA, M60A3 MBTs and approved for firing from NATO 120mm smooth-bore gun systems L44/L55. The 125mm series is certified for T-72 and T-90 firing systems, and the 100mm series is designed to be fired from T54/T54B/T55 MBTs.
Elbit Systems Land provides ammunition with a high level of safety, reliability and quality.
Production facilities and capabilities
HE-MP-T: High-Explosive Multi-Purpose Tracer tank cartridge:
The ultimate multi-purpose tank ammunition for the modern battlefield, the M110 delivers high hit probability and lethality with low collateral damage at all combat ranges. It is capable of penetrating double reinforced concrete walls >200mm, with an effective range of > 5km. The cartridge is designated to destroy bunkers, field fortifications and urban structures, LAVs, to breach walls and is highly lethal against dismounted infantry and AT/ATGM squads. The programmable, electronic fuze has three modes of operation: Point Detonation Delay (PDD), Super Quick/Point Detonation (PD) and Air Burst (AB). The M110 complies with MIL-SPEC requirements and NATO STANAG 4458.
I-HEAT-T: Improved High-Explosive Anti-Tank Tracer tank cartridge:
A dual-purpose tank cartridge, the M152/3 is used against medium and light armored vehicles, bunkers and field fortifications and to incapacitate infantry by blast and fragmentation. Retaining all the physical properties and identical internal and external ballistics of the M456A1 cartridge, the M152/3 delivers improved penetration capabilities and enhanced reliability. The improved performance of the 105mm I-HEAT-T is attributable to a unique shaped charge warhead design, which results in higher penetration. The M152/3 can be used with the M68, L7, F1 or equivalent guns (NATO STANAG 4458) and is type classified by the IDF, KMW and others.
HESH-T (HEP-T): High-Explosive Squash-Head Tracer tank cartridge:
A general-purpose cartridge, the M156 is used against light and medium armored targets, light materiel, vehicles and with blast and fragmentation effects against infantry. The cartridge can be used with M68, L7, F1 or equivalent guns (NATO STANAG 4458). The M156 cartridge is type classified by the IDF and is equivalent to the HESH-T L35 and HEP-T M393A1/A2 cartridges.
TP-T (HESH): Target-Practice Tracer tank cartridge:
The M157 cartridge serves as a training round to the M156 HESH-T and to the M158 SMOKE operational ammunitions, delivering an identical trajectory to the M156/M158. The cartridge is designed for use with M68, L7, F1 or equivalent (NATO STANAG 4458) cannons. The M157 is type classified by the IDF.
TP-T (HEAT-T): Target - Practice Tracer:
The M161 is a training cartridge simulating the I-HEAT M152/3 and M456A1 operational ammunitions, with a similar trajectory. The cartridge is designed for use with M68, L7, F1 or equivalent guns (NATO STANAG 4458). The M161 is type classified by the IDF and other users and is equivalent to M490stype cartridges.
TPCSDS-T: Target-Practice Cone-Stabilized Discarding - Sabot Tracer tank cartridge:
The M420/4 is a training cartridge with a unique cone stabilizer concept that reduces the safety zone required for tank gunnery practice in short-range training areas, with a safety range (10° elevation) of 7.5km. The M420/4 trajectory is similar to that of the operational APFSDS-T M426 and M428 cartridges, up to a range of 2km. The cartridge is designed for use with M68, L7, F1 or equivalent guns (NATO STANAG 4458). The M420/4 is type classified by the IDF and other users.
APFSDS-T: Armor-Piercing, Fin-Stabilized Discarding-Sabot Tracer tank cartridge:
The M426 is a 3rd generation high-velocity flat-trajectory APFSDS-T cartridge. The cartridge is the anti-armor 105mm tank cartridge in service with the IDF and many other armies worldwide. The M426 sub-projectile is capable of defeating modern MBTs, with high hit probability and penetration capabilities at all combat ranges. The M426 is designed for use with the M68, L7, F1 or equivalent guns (NATO STANAG 4458). It is type classified by the BWB (DM63) and by the IDF.
APFSDS-T: Armor-Piercing, Fin-Stabilized Discarding-Sabot Tracer tank cartridge:
The M428 is a 4th generation high-velocity flat-trajectory APFSDS-T cartridge. The cartridge is the primary anti-armor 105mm tank cartridge in service with the IDF. The M428 sub-projectile is capable of defeating modern armor systems, with excellent penetration capabilities due to its shape and the unique mechanical properties of its tungsten alloy penetrator. The sabot design contributes to high accuracy at all combat ranges. The M428 is designed for use with the M68, L7, F1 or equivalent guns (NATO STANAG 4458). It is type classified by the IDF and NATO.
STUN: Less-Than-Lethal cartridge:
The M436 STUN cartridge is characterized as less-than-lethal ammunition,designed for use in low intensity conflicts. Its STUN unit disperses plastic flakes in the vicinity of the tank. The cartridge’s flash, bang and blast effects are used to deter violence. The M436 is designed for use with M68, L7, F1 or equivalent guns (NATO STANAG 4458). The M436 cartridge is highly effective in urban and other populated terrains.
Conversion/Renovation cartridge:
This cost-effective solution saves procurement costs of new ammunition and solves the problem of storage and disposal of old/unused ammunition. Conversion – conversion of 105mm APFSDS operational cartridges to training cartridges enables using old and unused operational cartridges for training purposes. The converted cartridge has similar firing procedures, recoil behavior and acoustic effects as the operational cartridge, as well as accuracy and external ballistics. It can be tailored to meet specific local range safety requirements/limits. Renovation – renovation of any 105mm cartridges from stock extends the shelf life of old cartridges and enables them to be reused at a high safety level. We provide the renovation kit, knowhow and technical assistance for renovating the ammo at the user site.