Should we get rounds like the DM63A1, DM73, M829A3, 3BM59 and L28A1?

No, that’s just DM53 projectile w/Rheinmetall’s SCBD propellant. Why would they even change the name of the projectile when it’s fired from a different cannon?

A1 version is with the Insensitive scdb propellent.

DM63A1 did not see any major changes apart from a new primer(?). SCBD had become a standard issue propellant starting DM63s introduction into service back in 2005 if I remember correctly, DM53A1 rounds are refits of older DM53 projectiles with SCBD.

That one has a muzzle velocity of 1790m/s.

1780m/s but yea.

Yeah, had to download doc on my phone, not at home near my PC on the weekends. 1790 is for the practice round. A1 is for the dm53/63 rounds with added incendiary component apparently.

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only 2A7V gets L/55A1 ingame yes?

No CR3 TD also has it

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thanks

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I thought the A1 designation were the shells with the frangible outter shell for enhanced post-pen effect on soft targets? Could be wrong tho, but I know those exist so i might be getting the designation wrong

Edit: looks like its the incendiary ones according to conraire?

Edit 2: its the DM21 PELE round im thinking of

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The incendiary component is a separate thing. DM53A1 is just an upgraded DM53 to match normal DM63s status.

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I know replying to a old comment but do you have any info on tungsten rounds self sharping

I just find it quite interesting cause i never heard of it

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Oh there are
I found some research papers if u are intereted

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/240423252_Self-sharpening_behavior_during_ballistic_impact_of_the_tungsten_heavy_alloy_rod_penetrators_processed_by_hot-hydrostatic_extrusion_and_hot_torsion
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2053-1591/ace6f7

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Thanks

It is hard to identify the exact pen, as it showed penetration of 220mm, 71.7 degrees at 2000m, which should deduce a pen equivalence of 700mm, but due to the apfsds being better at penetrating angled armour, it is thought of being 650-670, but a reminder this is at 2000m, so closer range it should still do about 700mm.

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are they not just using m829a3 or dm63?

Challenger 3 TD should have DM63 but iirc the planned munition is “EKE” which I think is DM83 in the German designation but will probably have a different name in the UK arsenal. I beleive it was originally planned to have a new shell, but is just using the German new shell instead

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The “A1” designation refers primarily to propellant modernization, but Rheinmetall brochures and current production standards include the incendiary cartridge by default. While not strictly tied to “A1” by designation, the incendiary unit is part of the practical capability package of current DM53A1 and DM63A1 rounds. Tracers could be reintroduced if specifically required, but are not present in standard models.

I personally don’t care just add as many shell as possible so I am avaliable to have more option even if i don’t use it. If you don’t want it just ignore it.

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