Detailed Image of M789 30MM HEDP Shell
Figure 1: M789 30mm (HEDP)

Introduction

The m789 high-explosive dual-purpose (HEDP) projectile is the main Ammunition used in the Ah-64 Apaches M230-E1 Chaingun

M789 Specifications

  • Total Length - 200mm
  • Cartridge length - 100mm
  • Projectile length - 104mm
  • Fuse Length - 36mm
  • Width - 30mm
  • Total Weight - 343g
  • Projectile Weight Apox - 114G

Performance Specifications

  • Range 4km
  • Effective range 2km
  • Velocity 805 M/Sec
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