AIA 20 x 102 mm MK149 GFI APDS Qualified for F16 Fighting Falcon

AIA 20 x 102 mm MK149 GFI APDS Qualified for F16 Fighting Falcon


Medium-calibre ammunition · APDS
20 × 102 mm
MK149 GFI APDS

The 20 × 102 mm MK149 GFI APDS is an armour-piercing discarding-sabot cartridge for compatible aircraft and close-in weapon systems. Its published configuration combines a 93 ± 3 g projectile with high velocity and electrical initiation.

20 × 102 mm
APDS
1,036 m/s
M61 · M197 · MK15

Key characteristics

A high-velocity APDS configuration for selected aircraft-cannon and naval close-in weapon-system applications.

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APDS configuration

Sub-calibre projectile architecture with a discarding sabot for the qualified weapon application.

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High velocity

Published velocity is 1,036 m/s at a measurement distance of 23.7 metres.

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Electrical initiation

M52A3B1 electrical primer for compatible electrically initiated weapon systems.

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Multi-platform use

Published compatibility includes M61, M197 and MK15 Phalanx weapon systems.

Designation
20 × 102 mm MK149 GFI APDS
Ammunition type
Armour-Piercing Discarding Sabot
Cartridge length
168 mm
Projectile mass
93 ± 3 g
Velocity at 23.7 m
1,036 m/s
Accuracy at 100 m
Average diameter 10.3 cm
Primer
M52A3B1 electrical primer
Compatible systems
M61, M197 and MK15 Phalanx

Weapon-system integration

Published compatibility covers the M61 and M197 aircraft cannon families and the MK15 Phalanx close-in weapon system. Final suitability depends on the qualified weapon, feed system, platform 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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