Soviet 125mm HYPERSONIC ammo APFSDS Sabot Dart Round D-81 Gun T-72 Tank #military #bullet #unboxing

Published on February 9, 2024
Duration: 0:53

This video provides an in-depth unboxing and visual inspection of a Soviet 125mm APFSDS training round, likely for the D-81 (2A46) gun found on T-72, T-80, and T-90 tanks. It details the separation of the propellant charge and the APFSDS projectile, highlighting Cyrillic markings and the construction of the kinetic energy penetrator and sabot.

Quick Summary

The video showcases a Soviet 125mm APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot) training round for the D-81 (2A46) gun, used in T-72, T-80, and T-90 tanks. It details the unboxing of the propellant charge and the kinetic energy penetrator projectile.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Unboxing the Crate
  2. 00:11Propellant Charge Extraction
  3. 00:23APFSDS Projectile Reveal
  4. 00:45Visual Inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ammunition is shown in the video?

The video features a Soviet 125mm APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot) round, specifically a training variant. This type of ammunition is used in tanks like the T-72, T-80, and T-90.

What tank gun system is this 125mm ammunition designed for?

This 125mm ammunition is designed for the D-81 smoothbore gun, also known as the 2A46 series, which is the primary armament for Soviet and Russian main battle tanks such as the T-72, T-80, and T-90.

What does APFSDS stand for and what is its purpose?

APFSDS stands for Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot. It's a high-velocity projectile designed to penetrate heavily armored targets by using a dense, sub-caliber dart (penetrator) that is stabilized by fins and carried by a discarding sabot.

Are the markings on the ammunition significant?

Yes, Cyrillic markings like 'ПУ105 125-Д81 УЧЕБНО-ТРЕНИРОВОЧНЫЙ' indicate it's a training round for the 125mm D-81 gun. Markings like '125 ПУ12' are also visible on the projectile itself.

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