M829A4
M829A4
Projectiles
Basic Information
Name
M829A4
Designation
M829A4
Alternate Designation
AKE (Advanced Kinetic Energy), M829E4
Equipment Type
Projectiles
Manufacturer
ATK Alliant Techsystems
Date of Introduction
2014
Description
The M829A4 is a fifth generation 120mm Advanced Kinetic Energy (AKE) tactical tank round developed for the US Army's M1A2 SEP main battle tanks. This 120mm kinetic energy cartridge has been designed to take heavy armored tanks protected with advanced, explosive reactive armor at extended ranges as well as in Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), mountain, and nontraditional battlefields. The new round will make possible to engage a target with fewer rounds. In July 2011, the US Army awarded a $77 million three-year contract to ATK for the development and qualification of the M829A4 round. Full rate production is planned for 2014. Deliveries to the US Army were completed in January 2024.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Projectiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
AKE (Advanced Kinetic Energy), M829E4
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
ATK Alliant Techsystems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2014
Total Production
?
Development Cost
USD $77 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Caliber
120 millimeter
Variants
Variant 1
M829 APFSDS-T
Variant 2
M829A4
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001140
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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