20mm mk244 mod o apds enhanced lethality cartridge - elc

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems 20mm Enhanced Lethality Cartridge (ELC) with Compacted Ball Powder ® Propellant gives the MK15 Block 1B system full effectiveness against: – Fast Attack Boats – Anti-Ship Missiles – Helicopters – Small Water Craft – Low Flying Planes 20MM MK244 MOD O APDS Enhanced Lethality Cartridge - ELC

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Page 1: 20mm MK244 MOD O APDS Enhanced Lethality Cartridge - ELC

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems 20mm

Enhanced Lethality Cartridge (ELC) with Compacted Ball

Powder® Propellant gives the MK15 Block 1B system full

effectiveness against:

– Fast Attack Boats

– Anti-Ship Missiles

– Helicopters

– Small Water Craft

– Low Flying Planes

20MMMK244 MOD O APDSEnhanced Lethality Cartridge - ELC

Page 2: 20mm MK244 MOD O APDS Enhanced Lethality Cartridge - ELC

20MM20MM MK244 MOD O APDS

Improvements as Compared with MK149

The Mk244 projectile dispersion is 40% less than

Mk149. Producing lower Circular Error Probable (C.E.P.)

with increased probability of hit.

The Mk244 has a 48% heavier penetrator. The increased

penetrator mass coupled with improved ballistic

efficiency produces higher kinetic energy on target.

Enhanced Lethality Cartridge - ELC

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