Showcase cutting-edge cannon technology with this inert 30mm Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot – Tracer (APFSDS-T) round, precision-built for museum-quality display and classroom training. This reproduction uses an original anodized-aluminum 30mm case, a CNC-machined stainless-steel long-rod penetrator and fin, and 3D-printed sabot pedals and obturating rings to faithfully capture the form and function of a modern kinetic-energy projectile—minus any energetic components.
Why this build stands out
Authentic materials & finishes:Original anodized aluminum cartridge case paired with a stainless-steel penetrator/fin gives a true-to-service look and weight distribution for display.
Best-in-class reproduction:Clean geometry on the four sabot pedals and obturating rings precisely replicates how APFSDS-T rounds seat and separate in flight.
Educational, maintenance-friendly design: The projectile fully disassembles into nine components for demos, classroom use, or detailed photography:
4 × sabot pedals
Top obturating ring
Bottom obturating ring
Long-rod penetrator
Fin assembly
Cartridge case
Historical context
Mk44 Bushmaster II (fielded on platforms like the USN Mk 46 30 mm Gun Weapon System and U.S. Army Stryker Dragoon/other Mk44 integrations).
APFSDS-T is state-of-the-art in armor-defeating cannon ammunition across the 30 mm class. By using a high-length-to-diameter metal penetrator carried by lightweight discarding sabot petals, these rounds achieve extremely high muzzle velocities and sectional density. The fin-stabilized rod maintains accuracy after the sabot peels away, while a tracer element (omitted here) provides visible flight tracking for gunners in training and combat. This inert build captures those defining features so you can illustrate the evolution from earlier AP and API loads to modern long-rod penetrators in the 30 mm family.
Ideal for
Museum and classroom or step-by-step demos
High-quality man-cave, office, or shop displays
Content creators illustrating modern KE projectile design
Armor and gunnery collectors who want a safe, accurate centerpiece
Specs & notes
Caliber/class: 30 mm APFSDS-T (inert display)
Case: Original anodized aluminum (surplus origin)
Projectile: CNC-machined stainless-steel penetrator and fin
Sabot system: 3D-printed 4-pedal sabot with top/bottom obturating rings
Disassembly: breaks down into nine components
Status: Completely inert—no energetic materials, no propellant, no primer, no tracer compound
Cartridge casing anodization will vary in color; some may be darker, some lighter
Display & compliance note: This item is inert and sold strictly for display, educational, or historical purposes.
Pictures are stock images of our inventory. Unless otherwise noted, you will not be receiving the exact item shown in the pictures. The pictures are representative of the item's general condition. The item you receive might be slightly better, or worse, condition than was shown in the pictures.
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