Designation:

DM 53

Info
Manufacturer: Rheinmetall Defence  
Product type: Ammunition  
Name: Round  

The DM 53 round has been optimized especially to less than 0,2 mil accuracy

On account of improved exploitation of the charge volume and a weight optimized sabot, when the DM 53 is fired from the 144 barrel the muzzle energy is 15% higher, and no less than 30% when it is fired from the 155 barrel.

Main Features:

Increased muzzle energy by 30%.

Status:

DM53 is m service with the German, Swiss and Netherlands Army.

Specifications:
Property Value
Main weapon caliber (mm)
120
Weight (kg)
21.4
Length (mm)
745
Muzzle velocity (m/s)
1755
Chamber pressure (kg/cm2)
5450




   
DM 53