125 mm tank gun 2A46 a 125MS for T-72



125 mm tank gun 2A46



 

Upgraded 125 mm tank gun 125MS

Design modifications enabled to increase the first round hit probability as well as stability of parameters especially while firing on the move. While firing APFSDS ammunition at the distance of 2,000 m the „δ y“ deviation is reduced by 4-times.

Technical data of 125MS:

Caliber 125 mm
Rate of fire 6-8 rounds per minute
Max. range of fire   - HE 10,000 m
Initial velocity 
 - APFSDS 
- HEAT
- HE

1,800 m/s
905 m/s
850 m/s
Length 6,350 mm
Weight 2,500 kg