AIA 20 x 102 mm API – Qualified for F16 Fighting Falcon
AIA 20 x 102 mm API – Qualified for F16 Fighting Falcon
Medium-calibre aircraft ammunition · API
20 × 102 mm API
The 20 × 102 mm API is an armour-piercing incendiary cartridge for compatible aircraft cannon systems. The published configuration combines a 100 g projectile with electrical initiation and a velocity of 1,030 m/s measured at 23.7 metres.
20 × 102 mm Armour-piercing incendiary 1,030 m/s M39 · M61
Key characteristics
The cartridge is configured for compatible electrically initiated aircraft cannon installations and combines penetration-oriented projectile performance with an incendiary effect.
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API configuration
Armour-piercing incendiary projectile configuration for qualified target and weapon applications.
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High velocity
Published velocity is 1,030 m/s at a measurement distance of 23.7 metres.
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Electrical initiation
The M52A3B1 electrical primer supports compatible cannon firing systems.
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Aircraft-cannon use
Published weapon compatibility includes the M39 and M61 cannon families.
Ammunition type Armour-Piercing Incendiary (API)
Cartridge length 168 mm
Projectile mass 100 g
Velocity at 23.7 m 1,030 m/s
Accuracy at 232 m Mean radius, maximum 16.15 cm
Primer M52A3B1 electrical primer
Compatible weapons M39 and M61
Weapon-system integration
Published compatibility covers the M39 and M61 cannon families. Final suitability depends on the qualified weapon, feed system, aircraft installation and approved ammunition configuration.
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments BV can support programme-specific configuration, documentation, qualification coordination and supply planning.
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Contract- and qualification-dependent
Product availability, configuration, compatibility, performance and delivery are subject to contract, final qualification, applicable export-control regulations, governmental authorisations and end-user approvals.
