M-940 20mm MPT-SD Round

The M940 MPT-SD (multi-purpose tracer, self-destruct) shell is a 20×102 mm round produced by General Dynamics primarily for an anti-aircraft role. It has a range of over 2,000 metres (6,600 ft). The round includes a red tracer to aid in targeting. The round includes a high explosive and incendiary component and can also defeat light armor (hence its multi-purpose designation).[1] The self-destruct feature engages at approximately 2,300 metres (7,500 ft)[2] and destroys the round, preventing it from falling back to earth and inflicting damage to the surrounding territory. The price per round in 2008 was approximately $27.[3][4]

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References

  1. ^ "20mm M940 Ammunition" (PDF). www.gd-ots.com. 2017.
  2. ^ "20MM x 102 Multipurpose Tracer Self Destruct Ammunition (MPT-SD) M940". General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2010-12-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "20-millimeter M940, Multi-Purpose Traced with Self Destruct (MPT-SD)". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2008-09-01.


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