1943 Ammo projectiles chart (HS and Mauser)

Discussion in 'Warbirds General Discussion' started by illo, Sep 22, 2000.

  1. illo

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    This german armorers wallchart (7.3.43) shows ammunitions for different cannon. I can't prove much more.
    http://www.xdrive.com/cgi-bin/FileLoad/public/chart2.jpg
    You can see there is no HE for hispano, only icendiary(termit.) and AP(panzerbrandgr.)

    Hispano Suiza II, Incendiary ammo
    Weight 129g
    Inc. filling 4.2g
    880m/s

    Hispano Suiza II, AP ammo
    Weight 124g
    880m/s

    MG151/20,MG/FF, Inc. ammo
    Weight 115g
    Inc. filling 2.1g
    720m/s, 585m/s

    MG151/20, MG/FF, Mgeschuss(HE) ammo
    weight 92g
    Explosive filling 19g nitropenta(120%TNTeffect)
    790m/s, 690m/s

    MG151/20, MG/FF, AP ammo
    mostly phosphor warhead ammo
    look yourselves.

    So this what i been saying. No HE for hispano until mid 1945. Now here is proves.

    I would be happy if you prove me wrong, please send info about hispano.

    see you online! [​IMG]

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    -illo-


    Sorry i see my link doesnt work [​IMG]
    if you want chart i can send it to you.
    laatokka@hotmail.com



    [This message has been edited by illo (edited 23 September 2000).]