AIA 20 x 102 mm TP (M55 A2) Qualified for F16 Fighting Falcon

AIA 20 x 102 mm TP (M55 A2) Qualified for F16 Fighting Falcon


Medium-calibre aircraft ammunition · Training Practice
20 × 102 mm
TP M55A2

The 20 × 102 mm TP M55A2 is a training-practice cartridge for compatible aircraft cannon systems. The published configuration uses a 100 g projectile, M103 brass case, aluminium fuze and M52A3B1 electrical primer.

20 × 102 mm
Training Practice
1,030 ± 15 m/s
M39 · M61 · M197

Key characteristics

Designed for training and weapon-system qualification where ballistic performance representative of the qualified 20 × 102 mm configuration is required.

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Training-practice role

Purpose-configured ammunition for training, familiarisation and approved cannon exercises.

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Published velocity

Velocity is specified as 1,030 ± 15 m/s at a measurement distance of 23.7 metres.

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Electrical initiation

The M52A3B1 electrical primer supports compatible electrically initiated cannon systems.

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Cannon compatibility

Published compatibility includes the M39, M61 and M197 cannon families.

Designation
20 × 102 mm TP M55A2
Cartridge length
Maximum 168.02 mm
Cartridge mass
Approx. 255 g
Projectile mass
100 g
Velocity at 23.7 m
1,030 ± 15 m/s
Standard deviation
Maximum 12.19 m/s
Mean pressure
Maximum 4,254 kg/cm²
Accuracy at 232.4 m
Maximum 16.15 cm
Bullet extraction force
499–1,179 kgf
Action time
Maximum 4 ms
Case
M103 · CuZn30 brass
Projectile shell
Ç 1025 steel
Fuze
Aluminium fuze
Primer
M52A3B1 electrical primer
Propellant
Ball powder
Compatible weapons
M39, M61 and M197

Weapon-system integration

Published compatibility covers the M39, M61 and M197 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.

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