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

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


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

The 20 × 102 mm TP-T M55A2 is a training-practice tracer cartridge for compatible aircraft cannon systems. The tracer-equipped configuration supports visual observation of the projectile trajectory during approved training and qualification activities.

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

Key characteristics

A training configuration combining representative ballistic performance with a tracer function for visual trajectory observation.

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Training-practice role

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

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Tracer function

Supports visual observation of projectile trajectory during qualified training use.

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Electrical initiation

M52A3B1 electrical primer for compatible electrically initiated cannon systems.

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Weapon compatibility

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

Designation
20 × 102 mm TP-T M55A2
Cartridge length
Maximum 168.02 mm
Cartridge mass
Approx. 254 g
Projectile mass
95 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 26.92 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 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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