MT-12 (2A19) Russian 100mm Towed Anti-Tank Gun
MT-12
Towed Gun
Other
Basic Information
Name
MT-12 (2A19) Russian 100mm Towed Anti-Tank Gun
Designation
MT-12
Alternate Designation
MT-12; 2A19
Equipment Type
Towed Gun
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1961
Description
The MT-12 (2A19) Russian 100mm Towed Anti-Tank Gun served as the primary towed anti-tank artillery in the Soviet and Bulgarian armies from the early 1960s to the late 1980s.
Ground Specifications
Crew
6
Mobility Type
Towed
Main Weapon
100mm smoothbore gun
Variants
T-12
Anti-tank gun and suppressive artillery fire. The T-12 comprises of the 100 mm barrel and breech ring, semi-automatic breech, top carriage with sight and lower carriage. The actual mount used in the T-12 is the same as that used in the D-48 rifled ATG.
MT-12
The main difference between the T-12 and the MT-12 is the new carriage. The former was normally towed by a truck whereas the MT-12 is towed by a MT-LB multipurpose tracked armoured vehicle.
MT-12R/MT-12K
The MT-12R was equipped with a RLPK-1 radar for engaging targets in low visibility conditions. The ATG got its alternative designation as MT-12K because of its ability to fire the 9M117 Kastet missile.
System
Alternative Designation
MT-12; 2A19
Type
Towed Anti-Tank Gun
Caliber
100 mm
Crew
6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader,
2 ammunition handlers)
Carriage
split trail
Tires
9.00 × 20
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Dimensions
Length, Transport Mode
9.48 m
Width, Transport Mode
1.795 m
Height, Overall
1.565 m
Height, Transport Mode
1.565 m
Track
1.465 m
Weight
2,750 kg
Ground Clearance
0.380 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
1 × carriage mounted 100mm smoothbore gun
Type
Towed Anti-Tank Gun
Caliber
100 mm
Carriage
split trail
Barrel Length
6.30 m
Breech Mechanism
vertical sliding block
Muzzle Brake
pepperpot
Loading System
semi-automatic loading system
Elevation
+20° (356mils)/-6° (-107mils)
Traverse
27° (480 mils)
Maximum Range
The T-12 can engage targets at a maximum range of 8,200 m high explosive (HE) in indirect fire mode
Rate of Fire
14rds/min
Armor Penetration
Using armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot (APFSDS) rounds can penetrate 140 mm armour at 3,000 m.
Ammunition (Option 1)
Type
APFSDS
Caliber
100 mm
Weight
19.34 kg
Muzzle Velocity
1,575 m/s
Maximum Range
3,000 m (direct)
Armor Penetration
140 mm armour at 3,000 m.
Ammunition (Option 2)
Type
HEAT
Caliber
100 mm
Weight
23.00 kg
Muzzle Velocity
975 m/s
Maximum Range
5,955 m (direct)
Armor Penetration
he 100 mm high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) round will penetrate 350 mm of RHA at 90°.
Ammunition (Option 3)
Type
HE
Caliber
100 mm
Weight
18.6 kg
Muzzle Velocity
700 m/s
Maximum Range
8,200 m (indirect)
Armor Penetration
INA
Fire Control
Fire Control System
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
No
Direct Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire
Yes
Sights
The standard equipment consists of the panoramic PG-1M sight for indirect fire, and an OP4M-40U telescope for direct fire. The APN-5-40 or APN-6-40 are used for direct fire by night.
Protection
Shield
Shields provide some protection against shell splinters, small arms fire, and muzzle blasts.
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.48 m
Width
1.8 m
Height
1.57 m
Weight
2750 kg
Operators (22)
Russia
China
Ukraine
Serbia
Algeria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Croatia
Cuba
Ethiopia
Georgia
Hungary
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
CFE Treaty
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