152mm M409A1 High Explosive Anti-Tank Tracer Multi-Purpose Projectile
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152mm M409A1 HEAT-T-MP
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This inert restored replica 152mm M409A1 HEAT-T-MP (High-Explosive Anti-Tank Tracer Multi-Purpose) Projectile has been meticulously recreated from an authentic M411A1 HEAT Target Practice Tracer round. It has been professionally restored to replicate the combat-ready M409A1 round, which was designed for use in the 152mm gun-launcher systems of the M551 Sheridan light tank and M60A2 "Starship" main battle tank.
Historical Significance
The M409A1 HEAT-T MP projectile was developed during the Cold War to give U.S. armored forces an effective anti-tank and multi-purpose munition for their experimental 152mm gun-launcher systems. Unlike traditional tank rounds, the M409A1 featured a shaped charge warhead designed to penetrate enemy armor using the Munroe effect, making it highly effective against Soviet main battle tanks, bunkers, and fortified positions.
The M551 Sheridan and M60A2 "Starship" were the only U.S. armored vehicles to utilize a 152mm gun-launcher, which could fire both conventional ammunition and the MGM-51 Shillelagh anti-tank guided missile. This hybrid weapon system was an attempt to combine traditional tank firepower with guided missile technology, but due to its complexity and reliability issues, it was eventually phased out in favor of conventional 105mm and 120mm tank guns.
Because the M409A1 HEAT-T MP projectile was expendable and rarely retained, authentic examples are nearly impossible to find today. This expertly restored replica, made from a real M411A1 HEAT Target Practice Tracer round, allows collectors and enthusiasts to own a historically accurate representation of the original combat ammunition.
Key Features:
- Inert Restored Replica 152mm M409A1 HEAT-T MP Projectile – Made from a Real M411A1 TP-T Round
- Authentic U.S. Military 152mm Tank Ammunition – Designed for the M551 Sheridan & M60A2 "Starship"
- High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) Tracer Multi-Purpose Design – Used for Anti-Armor Operations
- Accurately Restored to Match the Original M409A1 Combat Round
- Cold War-Era Ordnance – A Rare Artifact from an Experimental U.S. Tank System
- Ideal for Collectors, Museums, and Historical Displays
- Expertly Finished for Museum-Quality Presentation
Why This Collectible Stands Out
This inert restored replica of the 152mm M409A1 HEAT-T MP round is an exceptional piece of Cold War armored warfare history, offering an accurate representation of one of the most unique tank munitions ever fielded by the U.S. military. Whether displayed in a museum, historical exhibit, or private collection, this round is a rare opportunity to own a faithful reproduction of a nearly unobtainable piece of military history.
Approx length 19", Approx width 6", Approx height 6", Approx weight 43lbs.
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